Original 17th Century Indian Maratha Empire Firangi Sword - 34 inch European Blade Bira Gun The Scabbard is slightly curved

The Scabbard is slightly curved

these style helmets were used all over Ancient Greece right back to the time of the Trojan Wars (remember the film "Troy"

and twisted silver panels

ALL Leather remains soft

especially for the Normandy landings in June 1944

Original 17th Century Indian Maratha Empire Firangi Sword - 34 inch European Blade Bira Gun The Scabbard is slightly curvedOriginal Item: One Only. I. M. A. has acquired a very small Collection of 17th century Firangi Swords used by the famed Maratha tribes of India. The first Maratha Emperor crowned in 1674 was CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI who unified most of Central India under his Mogul rule, and was adamantly opposed to any connections with the outside world. In spite of this, the Portuguese were able to establish a small foot hold in Goa on the Western Coast of India. They