Original Indian 18th Century Gold Inlaid Ankus Elephant Goad US Civil War though the rope is most

though the rope is most likely not original

guard and blade of the original massive 1750 cavalry sword

and rear of the cylinder

The most notable feature is the engraved script on the rear of the outer cylinder that reads:

serial number 94402

Original Indian 18th Century Gold Inlaid Ankus Elephant Goad US Civil War though the rope is mostOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is very special; a genuine 18th century Ankus Elephant goad and of the highest quality. It is gold encrusted with silver inlay as well as containing a series of six circular "BELLS" in the haft. It is known as an ANKUS, more commonly called an elephant goad. It measures 24 inches long, and the high degree of ornamentation suggests this example was more a work of art than a tool. Perhaps you remember the old movies of