Featured Indian Tulwar sword

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  1. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Just taken delivery of two French 19th century bayonets and this 19th-century Indian Tulwar sword with an iron hilt.

    No markings on the sword except what is in the picture.
    Anyone know what it means ?

    @the blacksmith

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    daveydempsey, May 26, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Love and Kisses?

    Debora
     
    Debora, May 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:.................. oh Deb , u so funny !!!!:playful:
     
    komokwa, May 26, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I can not verify...but....

    The "XOXOXO" marks you are seeing on an antique Tulwar (or Talwar) blade are almost always pseudo-European or talismanic maker’s marks. Historically, Indian smiths frequently copied "X" and "O" stamps, along with "sickle/eyelash" symbols, in an attempt to replicate and add prestige to the imported European steel they favored.
    upload_2026-5-26_19-51-24.png www.vikingsword.com +3
     
    komokwa, May 26, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Kiss of death!
     
    J Dagger, May 26, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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  6. the blacksmith

    the blacksmith Well-Known Member

    I cannot add anything to what Komo has already posted I am afraid. I have heard it said that these tulwars with the hand guard are m ostly from the Punjab region of India. However, do you have a picture of the entire sword please?
    I presume that the bayonets are either 1866, 1874 or 1886 patterns?
     
    the blacksmith, May 27, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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  7. daveydempsey

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    It was too dark to get a full shot last night.
    I will do it later, I'm going to the house where they are from, although its not my job, its full of treasure and the clearance guy wants some advice :rolleyes:
     
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    now u can be the House Clearance Whisperer............!!;).........:playful::cool:
     
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