Original 17th Century Indian Maratha Empire Firangi / Khanda Rajput Warrior Battle Sword Cannons but was later refitted with

but was later refitted with the round spike base and new rear spine

Designed for Mk3-4 rifles

signed on the first free end page in black ink

with the expected patination from age and use

Original 17th Century Indian Maratha Empire Firangi / Khanda Rajput Warrior Battle Sword Cannons but was later refitted withOriginal Item: Only One Available. Found in the Palace of Lagan Silikana in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2003 this is an example of one of the earliest types of Indian battle swords dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Although it has a resemblance to a Tulwar it is in fact called a KHANDA and was based on swords carried by early European explorers to India 500 years ago. The blades were sometimes actual European blades resembling those used by knights