Original Magnificent North Indian Gold Inlaid Kulah Khud Spiked War Helmet circa 1780 - 1820

Original 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 foliate / floral designs, as well as an Elephant on the left, and what looks to be a tiger on the right. These are much of the other designs are highlighted with intricate gold inlay. The front of the helmet has a sliding gold encrusted nose guard with two feather plume holders on the helmets front surface, one on each side of the nose guard. It also comes with a very pointy detachable 5 3/4" spike on the top, which is fully inlaid with gold as well. The rear of the helmet has the usual "aventail" chain mail rear neck defense, which is still we