1) Measuring 35 1/2 inches overall, with a 30 inch long, round tipped, extensively etched blade. Iron guard with brass welds, featuring a spiked languet on each side, upturned quillions, and a flared, cross shaped pommel. 2) This Khula-Khud has beautiful etched designs with a considerable amount of brass and silver Koftgari decoration, a central spike, a sliding nasal guard, fine butted link mail and 2 plume holders having a peacock feather in each. 3) The lower right arm defense has similar etching and silver Koftgari designs to the helmet and shield. 4) The steel shield also has similar etched designs and Koftgari to the helmet and arm defense. There is an applied rim around the outside edge. Provenance: The William Ashby Collection

1) Fine, with a mixed gray and brown patina overall, showing some light spotting and edge dings overall. 2) The helmet is very good with minor wear overall and a dark aged patina. 3) Good with a gray patina and a small repaired crack near the top. 4) Good with a gray patina and most of the koftgari remains.