ANCIENT AUTHENTIC OLD STOCK ORNATE HELMET ARABIC INSCRIPTION PERCHED HOLES DESIG

A richly decorated Indo-Persian helmet crafted in steel and adorned with fine gold color koftgari work.

The surface features intricate floral and geometric motifs, a central medallion, and elegant calligraphic bands typical of Islamic courtly armor. A reinforced nasal guard runs down the front, while a plume holder crowns the top.

Delicate chainmail drapes from the sides and back, offering protection to the neck and shoulders. Such helmets were symbols of rank and prestige, often made for nobles or high-ranking warriors .

Made : Hand forged steel , hand hammered and hand chiseled , skull made in one piece , the riveted crown Plate with screw mounted.

Nasal guard : The movable nasal bar with locking screw engraved with design to protect center of face, Top of nasal bar hand engraved God Allah name .

Skull : Bottom rim engraved with Arabic inscription.

Shape : Hemispherical skull.

Chain mail : Made of closed iron rings, placed end to end to protect neck.

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