AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS
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Rare 18th c. Indian shishpar battle mace with khanda sword hilt. An early example of a battle-mace weapon used by warriors for breaking through armored troops. Equipped with an 8-flang steel head fixed to a well-balanced steel shaft with a large khanda sword hilt with some light chiseled artwork around the broad guard and at the base of the large pommel spike designed to be used as a two-handed grip at the battle. The grip is with original old ox chords still present and intact. This very battle-efficient weapon dates from early Hindu and Muslim warriors.
Dimensions: L: 27 9/16 in., (70 cm.)
Condition: Very good, one wing has a small crack.
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