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Title Indian Police officer's sword
Nationality British
Period c 1914
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Nice example, with a slightly scruffy pigskin scabbard, 95% original factory finish to blade, marked 'IP' to guard and blade for Indian Police. This sword was carried by the paramilitary frontier battalions, who operated both in Burma and on the North West Frontier, as well as by regular civilian police in India at the time of the Raj.



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[Edged Weapons : Swords : British : 20th Century]

testimonials

The police cutlass exceeded my expectations, it arrived earlier than expected. Thank you very much from a very satisfied customer who will no doubt return.

J K, UK, 26.11.2013

The buckle arrived today in good order, many thanks for the speedy delivery. A nice buckle, as described, and a welcome addition to my collection. Will revisit your website regularly for other items of interest.

L M, Channel Islands, 30.01.2009

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