Straight Sword
Title Straight Sword
Accession Number 53.15/73
Museum Name National Museum, New Delhi
Gallery Name Second Floor
Object Type Arms and Armours
Main Material Steel
Component Material II Wood
Component Material III Leather
Country India
Origin Place Datia, Madhya Pradesh
Period / Year of Work 17th Century CE
Dimensions 83.6 centimeter
Brief Description

A Sword which was mentioned as 'Alemani Sword with Nal' in the original records. It has Single edged in the begining but double edged at the lower end blade. Hilt is fully decorated with floral designs in silver colour it is 'Gilota' type.

Wooden scabbard covered with black leather.

Detailed Description

Mentioned as 'Alemani Sword with Nal' in the original records. Single edged in the begining but double edged at the lower end. The plain blade bears one 'Nal' and one 'panal'on each side. On one side we find a crescent and a star also engraved.

The hilt contains button at the top, round pommel, decorated grip, straight quillion and projecting ricasso. Hilt is fully decorated with floral designs in silver colour it is 'Gilota' type. Wooden scabbard covered with black leather. Damaged and slightly rusted.