Original Magnificent North Indian Gold Inlaid Kulah Khud Spiked Sun Face War Helmet with Museum Catalog Tag - Circa 1800

Item DescriptionOriginal Item: Only One Available. We've all seen the Indo-Persian KULAH KHUD spiked helmets of the 18th and 19th centuries. This design goes back to the times of the Crusaders and Saladin during the battles over the Holy Land in the 13th and 14th centuries.Our example here comes from the Northern region of India, and is one of the most highly ornamented examples that we have seen. The main body is made from etched and chiseled steel covered in designs depicting people, instruments, and floral patterns, with four glorious sun faces embossed in the steel with fantastic gold inlay. These and many of the other designs are highlighted with intricate gold inlay. There is some minor material loss from oxidation, with a small bit of metal missing from two of the sun faces, but this is very minor.The front of the helmet originally had a sliding nose guard, but now only the fitting which would keep it in place remains. There are two feather plume holders on the helmet's front surface, one on each side of the nose guard. It also comes with a very pointy 5 1/2' spike on the top, attached via three small nails, which is inlaid with gold as well. This example is completely missing the chain mail rear neck defense, which is understandable due to the age of this example. This example dates to around 1800.The interior shows very small fragments of the original lining still attached to the heavily oxidized underside. There is a museum catalog tag readingASNL62.One of the most outstanding and intricate Kulah Khud Spiked helmets we have offered, ready to become the centerpiece of your collection!Shipping RestrictionsThis product is available for international shipping.Payment OptionsNot eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon