Original Ornate Indian 17th-18th Century Mughal Zahgnal Battle Axe with Decorated Bone Handle Flintlocks but noting out of line

but noting out of line with a rifle over 125 years in age

The metalwork however is quite worn

Armed service personnel qualified for the badge after a minimum of 14 days served in active combat

in that a large "M" marked on the left side of the ricasso

Original Ornate Indian 17th-18th Century Mughal Zahgnal Battle Axe with Decorated Bone Handle Flintlocks but noting out of lineOriginal Item. Only One Available. These are not only very unusual but also extremely RARE, and this is the first example that we have had! Known as a Mughal Empire Era "ZAHNGAL" Battle Axe, 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, and controlled it until the 19th century. The axe head on this example most likely dates to the late