INDO PERSIAN WAR HELMET WITH CHAIN MAIL

A good quality authentic antique 18th -19th century Islamic Indo Persian nobleman Kulah-Khud. A hemispherical top is formed of one hand forged steel plate, with a solidly mounted long spike at the top, with a pair of plume-holders on either side. The helmet retains its original neck-defense of chain mail of rounded links. The skull is chiseled over its entire surface with floral and creeper designs. The edge of the helmet is adorned containing script in Arabic calligraphy. The skull of the helmet is hand forged from a single piece of thick solid steel with visible hammer marks in the interior but with a perfectly smooth surface on the exterior. The overall height of the helmet and mail is 18". In excellent condition.