Original Victorian Era Indian All Steel War Axe from British Empire Period c.1830-1860 French Antique Guns informally known as a "patrol

informally known as a "patrol cap"

meaning it was military issues (not civilian) and is nicely stamped on the reverse:

and quite similar to a Sharps carbine plate

with the convex bands

Original Victorian Era Indian All Steel War Axe from British Empire Period c.1830-1860 French Antique Guns informally known as a "patrolOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is rather special in that it almost follows European lines of centuries before its 1830 1860 manufacture. All steel construction with most attractive bearded axe head, nicely carved with geometric designs and Copper inlays all decorated with engraved circles and other designs. Measures just 16" in overall length, the curved blade edge measures 5 1 2" with a 4 1 2" curved edge. Beautifully balanced with a nicely