Defense Superior Service Medal: two-piece construction
with a central white enameled medallion inscribed “FJ”
1918 upon being transferred to "F" Company
1945 she worked for Hansens Rubber and Packaging company
surface wear evident on the badge
India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar Buy Now Defense Superior Service Medal: two-pieceA late 19th century example of a Talwar, which was designed for both infantry and cavalry, presenting a single sided blade in steel, measuring 82 cm in length from tip to the hilt, the blade is firmly set within the lightly oxidized hilt which is characteristic to this type of sword, with a prominent disc pommel and a narrow grip, measuring 94. 5 cm in total length, and accompanied by its original scabbard, in wood and covered in linen, having split