officer sword, help needed

[bichon]

Hello
what do you think ?
I have my opinion, but yours...
thanks for answers
cordially
Didier

[reneblacky]

Who's the maker?

[bichon]

Hello
no maker mark
Didier

[stuka f]

Some times you see funny one's, but it is genuine to me.
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[reneblacky]

Well I like the grip but that's all I can say

[stuka f]

The grip and the initials are the best!
;-)
Also the way the grip fits is ok to me.
I had quiet some TR WH swords back then (hope to find those polaroids too) ;-) and some were very wierd/ funny looking, but genuine.
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[reneblacky]

Show the blade and some better macro shots?
I think this is a job for "Swordfish" a fellow member who is expert on swords

[davejb]

Well im no expert on TR swords but the detail looks a bit off, also the engraving looks almost Indian made , they have a habit of making holes in certain items like the swastika, a hole drilled centrally, you see this on a lot of other Indian engraved items, statues , brass statuettes etc, its only an observation

[SteveR]

Well im no expert on TR swords but the detail looks a bit off, also the engraving looks almost Indian made , they have a habit of making holes in certain items like the swastika, a hole drilled centrally, you see this on a lot of other Indian engraved items, statues , brass statuettes etc, its only an observation

I agree.
I believe that it is an Indian fake.

[Walkwolf]

I agree.
I believe that it is an Indian fake.

It would appear as such. There is no gilt plating to the hilt at all,
only pure brass. The engraving/detailing is way off.........