Original Indian 17th Century Mughal Pata 35 1/2" Blade Armored Gauntlet Sword with Intact Lining Russian Antique Guns so it was probably sanded

so it was probably sanded down

This battlefield pickup really IS a piece of  history

though the wrapping on the grip is a bit worn and dirty

The dome stamp in this helmet is difficult to read but partially clear and looks to read 8780

These turn orange slowly over the years

Original Indian 17th Century Mughal Pata 35 1/2" Blade Armored Gauntlet Sword with Intact Lining Russian Antique Guns so it was probably sandedOriginal Item. Only One Available. These are not only very unusual but also extremely RARE. Known as a Mughal Empire Era "PATA" Sword, these usually date to the 17th Century. They were introduced first in Northern India by the Muslim Iranian "Mughals," who took over most of India in the 1600s. Using original European well tempered blades mostly dating from the 16th century and prior, some blades may very well date from the times of Columbus or even