up for sale very rare & beautiful antique 19th century collectibles maratha Dandpatta chain mail plate without blade patta sword,
originating from the Indian subcontinent, with a gauntlet integrated as a handguard, Marathi as a dandpatta, it is commonly called a gauntlet-sword.
A symbolic weapon once used by great warriors like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Bajiprabhu Deshpande. The Dandpatta, also known as the Pata, is a long-bladed gauntlet sword that was widely used in the Maratha army for close combat.
Bajiprabhu Deshpande, one of Shivaji Maharaj’s most loyal commanders, is believed to have used the Dandpatta during the famous Battle of Ghodkhind (Pavan Khind) in 1660, where he bravely held off enemy forces so Shivaji Maharaj could safely escape. His use of the Dandpatta is often remembered as a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
this is very beautiful piece for collection. it has nice aging patina