Pata gauntlet sword, India, 19th century Iron or steel sword with a double-edged triangular blade, a long riveted finial on the heel on each side, and a gauntlet in iron or steel decorated with the head of a makara in the round. The frame has two baluster belt loops with canted sides. Length: 63.3 cm Slight traces of rust, weld seams on the gauntlet. A Pata Sword, India, 19th century