 The collection features early 19th century swords with a variety of decorations on the handle as well as sword blade or Shamshir Shikargah.According to Robert Elgood, two of such pieces on display have chiselled animals down the length of the blade (a concept acquired from Europe that allows decoration to a greater effect) the blade has raised figures, buildings, animals and birds all highlighted in gold.There is true damascening in gold on the hilt as well as the blades.