Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a very good condition Indian Police Service sword with an excellent White Sharkskin grip that is still vibrant! In 1861, the British Parliament introduced the Indian Councils Act, 1861. The act created the foundation of a modern and professionalized police bureaucracy in India. It introduced a new cadre of police, called Superior Police Services, later known as the Indian Imperial Police. The highest rank in the service was the inspector general for each province. The rank of inspector general was equated and ranked with brigadier, and similar ranks in the Indian Armed Forces, as per central warrant of precedence in 1937.
These swords typically have copiously etched blades bearing a hunting horn decoration but being an Indian Police sword it is not present and instead bears the “IP” monogram. The 34" curved blade on this example is in truly excellent condition, showing very little wear and only light staining in areas. The ricasso has the standard six pointed star with a brass PROVED insert, and on the other side is fully maker marked:
S.J. PILLIN
31
GERRARD ST.
- SOHO -
LONDON W
The basket guard is also in very good shape, with a lovely lightly oxidized patina. The sharkskin grip is in very good condition, still displaying a lovely white color. It still has complete wire wrapping, which has two wires on either side of a center wrapped twisted pair. The grip and guard are tight on the blade with no movement.
The sword comes in a lovely leather scabbard with nickel plated steel throat. The leather is in wonderful condition with tight stitching. There are a few creases in the scabbard but nothing that damages it.
A very nice example of what has become a very hard to find sword, complete with scabbard and a VERY nice blade. Ready to display!
Specifications:
Overall length: ”
Blade length: ”
Scabbard length: ”
Basket dimensions: " width x ” length
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