Hi I need a little help identifying a helmet that was found in a house being demoed any help would be appreciated From the tip of the spike to the base is 9" From the tip to the end of the chain is 16" The base of the helmet is 9" across. The spike is 4 1/4 " The nose guard is just over 9 1/2" the helmet has ornate scroll work. The chain mail ends are open Any info if this may be original or a reproduction will be appreciated ..... Thanks ....Marty


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This is a late 19th or 20th century Indo Persian khula khud helmet of a variety used for a type of romance play.

The mail is unmistankingly galvanized and butted, very late and is probably original to the rest of the piece but has oxidized differently because of its coating. more than likely a very late 20th c trinket

Marty,

Concur with the other two replies.

Used to see these at shows during the sixties and seventies, some without holes for mail for attaching mail.but all with the swiveling nasal. Did note something new to me......the bracket on the back.

Dan

Hi all thanks for the all the info .,,,,,,,,,, Marty