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A NORTH INDIAN MAIL AND LAMELLAR HELMET (TOP), 17TH/18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY RAJASTHAN
A NORTH INDIAN MAIL AND LAMELLAR HELMET (TOP), 17TH/18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY RAJASTHAN formed of nine tall tapering plates with reinforced borders, joined at the apex by a rondel with later bud finial, the base enclosed by five plates en suite, all joined by rivetted mail, fitted with neck-defence of seven downward-lapping rectangular plates, a pair of ear-defences and the front fitted with shaped sliding nasal bar and a pair of plume-holders (losses, restorations), 31.0 cm high Roy Elvis Catalogue Number A45
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A NORTH INDIAN MAIL AND LAMELLAR HELMET (TOP), 17TH/18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY RAJASTHAN
