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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]

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Many thanks for the belt buckle, it arrived on Wednesday and I am very pleased with the purchase.

K E, UK, 06.02.2009

The iron cross you sent me came on Saturday morning. Very pleased with the medal.

A M, UK, 13.08.2007

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