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ARMOR SIKH MUSEUM LEVEL WARRIOR SHIELD CONVEX COPPER PERSIAN INSCRIPTION - ARMOR SIKH WARRIOR SHIELD COPPER CIRCULAR FORM PERSIAN INSCRIPTION. Circular shield Dhal decorated in delicate damascene with Persian Inscription Stars and crescents appear between four damascened bosses. This shield is similar to as produced by Indian craftsmen in Lahore for Lord Henry Harding, Governor General of India, (1844 - 1848) Province: India. Made of hand forged steel hand hammered and chiseled copper plated. Surface: Hand engraved Persian chiseled and engraving of calligraphy. The shield bears an elaborate chiseled engraving over its surface with floral and creeper design and food grain images. Measurement: 17 inches in diameter. Reserve of shield has thick cloth cushion & 2 cotton handles to hold. Condition: Good age related wear