High quality and rare mid 19th century Indian pesh kabs with scabbard, originally part of the armoury of Badhanwara, approx 35 cm overall with approx 25 cm slightly recurved blade of T section made of superb chevron watered steel (this is produced by forge welding together pre shaped billets of alternate watered steel and mild steel). The ricasso and tang with overall floral designs in gold. Ivory grip scales. Red velvet covered scabbard with pierced and gilded mounts, With it's original woven retaining cord.