Original Indian 17th Century MOGUL PATA Armored Gauntlet Short Thrusting Sword German Militaria if the butt were slammed

if the butt were slammed on the ground as might have happened on parade

I wonder if any strapping great Tommy loaded down with his Bren Gun and all his gear really stood in the landing craft wearing these "Water Wings"

Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with very minor dings and scratches from use and age and lots of original finish remaining

deriving from Middle High German halm (handle) and barte (battleaxe) joint to helmbarte

It's all in the Good Book

Original Indian 17th Century MOGUL PATA Armored Gauntlet Short Thrusting Sword German Militaria if the butt were slammedOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are not only very unusual but extremely RARE. Known as a "MOGUL PATA" Swords, these date to the 17th Century starting in Northern India and were introduced by the Muslim Iranian "MOGULS", who took over most of India in the 1600s. Using original European well tempered blades, mostly dating from the 16th century and before, some blades may very well date from the times of Columbus or even earlier, to the late