Province : Turkish /Ottoman / Islamic.

Made of heavy iron, hand hammered and hand chiseled engraved

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Since Turkish warrior use to wear turban thus size of helmet of much bigger so that helmet may be used on turban.

The helmet bears an elaborate chiseled engraving over is surface with floral and creeper design.

Bottom Rim : Arabic inscription chiseled and engraved .

Nasal Guard : Has chiseled God ALLAH name , Retractable nose guard to give protection to the center of face., adjustble & sliding .

Chain mail : Helped to deflect a blow to the back of the head and neck.

The interior is well padded with cushion.

This makes this helmet adding dramatic detailing to this incredible piece of armor.

Condition few tiny loss to chain mail and some scattered stains on helmet.

An interesting helmet showing the influence of other cultures.Circa Qajar period 18th.-19th.c century.