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ARMOR MUSEUM LEVEL SET OF 3 PIECE PERSIAN STYLE CALLIGRAPHY CHISELED HELMET SHIELD (SIPAR) & - Gem of collection museum collection set of 3 pieces Persian armor, chiseled & inlaid , helmet ( kulah Khud ) , shield (sipar ) and arm guard. The three-piece set made of hand forged hand hammered iron , comprising a helmet (kulah khud), a shield (Sipar) and a forearm guard (bazu band). The skull of the helmet, shield hand forged in one piece, with an offset, forge-welded brim. The riveted crown plate with a screw-mounted, quadrangular spike. The movable nasal bar with a locking screw, flanked by two iron plume sockets. Lavish, chiseled décor with depiction, a border of calligraphic cartouches along the lower edge. The edges of the chiseled cartouches framed inlays. The attached chain mail made of closed iron and brass rings, placed end to end. The rverse of set has cloth cushion. The shield measures 17 inches indiameter. Condition: Good age related wear