Original British Crimean War Officer Sword with Letter of Sir Thomas Troubridge of the 7th Royal Fussiliers MG 13 probably brought into the west

probably brought into the west be a Dutch Colonial administrator during the1850s or 1860s

The blue dye shows light fade

Totally original 100 plus year old oil bottle with no visible markings

as the Nepalese people to whom this weapon belongs pronounce it with three syllables - "khukuri

Original British Crimean War Officer Sword with Letter of Sir Thomas Troubridge of the 7th Royal Fussiliers MG 13 probably brought into the westOriginal Items: One of a kind set. This set originates from a fifty year old British Collection of named pieces with associated signed or significant documents that add to the provenance of each piece. The sword is a typical overseas service officer's sword of the early Victorian era having a gold washed hilt and guard with a Crowned V. R. Cypher incorporated into the hand guard. The grip is brass wire wrapped sharkskin. The slightly curved blade is