An Indian gauntlet sword (pata), 17th/18th century, the gauntlet with foliate decoration, the double-edged sharp blade attached to the hilt with raised stylised leafwork mounts and with a central channel each side, with the partially fabric liner remaining, 118.5cm long Condition report: All over surface rust, hilt has three repaired areas, with plates behind, one still with hole through it and blade has been reattached