ANTIQUE SIKH HELMET KHANDA SYMBOL NASAL GUARD BUMP TOP
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Indian Sikh warrior antique helmet , made of hand forged steel hand hammered and hand chiseled.
The Sikh soldiers used oval helmets with bump so that their long hairs knot could hang over easily in the bump at the top of helmet.
The helmet has SIKH pious symbol of KHANDA on nasal guard ,the nasal guard is sliding and adjustable. <br
The helmet bear an elaborate chiseled engraving over its surface with 2 birds figure and floral and creeper design.
The chain mail is and is to deflect a blow to this neck and sides.
Inside of helmet has cotton with cloth cushion.
During research I have found similar helmet is well documented in war catalog and illustration at web pages.
Similar helmet can be seen at web site is web site is http://www.sikhmuseum.com/helmet/turban/.
The Sikh soldiers used oval helmets with bump so that their long hairs knot could hang over easily in the bump at the top of helmet.
The helmet has SIKH pious symbol of KHANDA on nasal guard ,the nasal guard is sliding and adjustable. <br
The helmet bear an elaborate chiseled engraving over its surface with 2 birds figure and floral and creeper design.
The chain mail is and is to deflect a blow to this neck and sides.
Inside of helmet has cotton with cloth cushion.
During research I have found similar helmet is well documented in war catalog and illustration at web pages.
Similar helmet can be seen at web site is web site is http://www.sikhmuseum.com/helmet/turban/.
Condition
Good, age related wear
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ANTIQUE SIKH HELMET KHANDA SYMBOL NASAL GUARD BUMP TOP
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