India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 Hold embarking Townsville for Port Moresby

embarking Townsville for Port Moresby on November 22

to civilians for "exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services

crossed swords on the ribbon)

absent the obverse inscription

CA945066 / (415) 588-1874"

India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 Hold embarking Townsville for Port MoresbySword with a steel blade, magnetic, with a very sharp edge and a semi sharp tip, the fuller running almost three quarters the length of the sword on both sides, name engraved on the flat spine where it butts the crossguard, the blade having experienced numerous nicks and spurs, likely due to non defensive use (possible forestry), along with extensive surface wear, the blade measuring approximately 580 mm in length. The blade is affixed to the hilt by