Bidspirit auction | SIKH ARMOR WARRIOR HELMET SILVER

SIKH ARMOR WARRIOR HELMET SILVER PLATED BUMP TOP ADJUSTE HAIR KNOT SKULL FLORAL DESIGN - ARMOUR EXCEPTIONAL SIKH WARRIOR HELMET SILVER PLATED BUMP TOP TO ADJUST HAIR KNOT A GEM OF COLLECTION . Province: ASIAN. Made: Made of hand forged steel & silver plated, hand hammered and hand chiseled. The Sikh soldiers used oval helmets with bump so that their long hairs knot could fit easily in the bump at the top of helmet. Bottom rim and top and sides of helmet has lavish engraved design with floral and creeper design. Inside of helmet has cotton with cloth cushion. During research I have found similar style helmet is well documented in war catalog and illustration at web pages. Well documented in war catalog at web site http://www.sikhmuseum.com/helmet/turban/design.htm. It would be fine addition to your collection , perfect gift or display. Condition: Good age related wear