Original Indian 17th Century Mughal Pata 35 1/2" Blade Armored Gauntlet Sword with Intact Lining MP 40 so it looks as though

so it looks as though it did suffer some water exposure at some time

Maker WILLIAM BIRKELL is marked on the lock

semi-automatic 8 round M1 Garand

was surrounded by German forces and assaulted on 30 October 1941

Original Indian 17th Century Mughal Pata 35 1/2" Blade Armored Gauntlet Sword with Intact Lining MP 40 so it looks as thoughOriginal 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