Original Indian 17th Century MOGUL PATA Armored Gauntlet Short Thrusting Sword Hotchkiss .303 indicating it was issued at

indicating it was issued at the Motor Sport School at Rheindahlen

1918 To October 29

the left sideplate of the frame can be swung back on a hinge to give access to the gun's internal parts for oiling or cleaning

internal nosecup

- Hole in the tang is punched and not drilled

Original Indian 17th Century MOGUL PATA Armored Gauntlet Short Thrusting Sword Hotchkiss .303 indicating it was issued atOriginal 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