High quality mid 19th century Indian kard with scabbard, originally part of the armoury of Badhanware, approx 35 cm overall with approx 25 cm blade of the finest watered steel of the Mohammed's ladder pattern. The ricasso and tang with fine gold koftgari floral decoration, ivory grip scales with silver rosettes. The scabbard of silver finely pierced with floral motifs. With its original woven retaining cord and red cloth storage bag.