ARMOR SIKH WARRIOR BATTLE HELMET BUMP TOP 4 SYMBOLIC KHAND ENGRAVED TO FIT HAIR KNOT OF SIKH WARRIOR
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Province : Asian. Make : Made of Hand forged steel , hand hammered and hand chiseled engraving. 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. Skull : 4 Sikh religious khanda symbol chiseled and floral abd creeper design engraved. Bottom Rim : Chiseled with creeper and design.The chain mail is and is to deflect a blow to this neck and sides. Inside of helmet has cotton with cloth cushion. During research, I have found similar helmet is well documented in war catalog and illustration at web pages. Similar helmet can be seen at web site is web site is http://www.sikhmuseum.com/helmet/turban/.
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ARMOR SIKH WARRIOR BATTLE HELMET BUMP TOP 4 SYMBOLIC KHAND ENGRAVED TO FIT HAIR KNOT OF SIKH WARRIOR
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