Old indian sword Help with ring

Edward F · 28th July 2013, 02:30 PM

early indian swords,first 3 picture museum india fourth pic from my collection.

The ring that is around the blade near the guard what is its purpose?The ring does move but will not go past the rivet.first picture shows museum display 3 of the 7 swords had the ring.I asked the expert at the museum about the ring he did not know its purpose.

At first I thought it could be part of the scabbard,but the blade gets wide at the tip,Not sure if this type of sword had scabbard .Could the ring be a way to clip on to a belt.

Any thoughts?

28th July 2013, 02:30 PM	#1
Edward F Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 54	Old indian sword Help with ring early indian swords,first 3 picture museum india fourth pic from my collection. The ring that is around the blade near the guard what is its purpose?The ring does move but will not go past the rivet.first picture shows museum display 3 of the 7 swords had the ring.I asked the expert at the museum about the ring he did not know its purpose. At first I thought it could be part of the scabbard,but the blade gets wide at the tip,Not sure if this type of sword had scabbard .Could the ring be a way to clip on to a belt. Any thoughts? Attached Images