Fine Guntlet Sword Pata Ex Higgins Armory Collection - 12996


Up for sale an Indian Pata sword, with tapering blade, characteristic iron hilt embossed over its outer surface with a pair of monstrous eyes and reinforced around the borders and over the hand with shaped panels, the sides of the wrist fitted with five pair of loops each carrying a rattle (two missing), wooden grip bar, and iron arm support. Very good condition. Blade 34 inches Total 47 inches. Provenance: This item is coming from the John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection An anonymous gift 1 February 1934

 
 
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