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Rare 17th - 18th C. Indian SHISHPAR Battle Mace with - Rare 17th - 18th C. Indian SHISHPAR Battle Mace with KHANDA Sword Hilt. Rare early example of the Indian battle-mace weapon ”Shishpar” used by skilled warrior for fighting through armored troops, armed with a 8-flang steel head topped with an armor-piercing spike, exhibiting heavy but smooth patina with occasional fine pitting, the edges of several flangs with dents indicating on period usage against armor. Mounted on the well balanced steel shaft with a large Khanda sword hilt of early type, some light chiseled art work around the broad guard and at the base of the large pommel spike designed to be used for two handed grip at the battle. Grip with original old ox chords still present and intact. Powerful and very battle-efficient weapon of early Hindu and Muslim warriors. Overall length: 36” Spike: 3 1/2”. Head: 4” x 5”