ANTIQUE INDO PERSIAN ARMOUR SHIELD AND HELMET Very Good Condition Start Price USD 3,425.00 Current Price USD 3,425.00 Time Left 7 days 19 hours 8 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Friday, January 16, 2009 Location Mechanicsville, MD See more about 'ANTIQUE INDO PERSIAN ARMOUR SHIELD AND HELMET ' Description Indo-Persian Steel Shield and Helmet Excellent Examples of the Magnificent Workmanship of the 19th Century   Description: The shield ( DAHL ) is 18 1/2 inches in diameter; it features beautiful designs and inscriptions; illustrations include flowers, gazelles, and a young warrior with the devil at his feet. Adorned with beautiful calligraphic cartouches near the outer rim. A black leather grip is attached to the back of the shield by mean of 4 front bosses. The helmet ( Kula Khud ) is 7 1/2 inches in diameter and 11 inches in height (from the rim to the central spike). Helmet features the same beautiful designs and inscriptions as those on the shield. The front of the helmet has two (2) plume holders and an adjustable nasal guard. A steel chain collar extends 11 inches downward from the bottom of the helmet. Original red cloth liner in helmet. Both boast a beautiful deep patina.   Shipping and Handling: FREE shipping and insurance within the CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico bidders, please contact me for shipping costs. International bidders, please contact me for shipping costs.   This set would be a handsome addition to any collection, and a sound investment.   Thank you for visiting this site.     Place a Bid!