INDIAN BUCKLER SHIELD

[Miguel]

Originally Posted by BANDOOK

Hi Miguel
I am not sure about the metal as its aged quiet a lot,also decoration has faded in time,i would assume late 18 century to mid 19 century as what I have seen images on the web
These were used for parrying at close combat and basically to protect ones fingers and hands as they are not very big like their large cousins the dhal shields.There are also reproductions which are made of brass but they are in good condition and retain their colours.
SOME OTHER MEMBERS COULD TELL US MORE
Regards Rajesh

Hi Rajesh, Thanks for your reply. It would be nice if it would clean as the decoration looks really good. I had a feeling that the brass ones were possibly reproductions and also the larger ones could be just for parade use as the decoration looks far to good and must have taken quite some time to do for it to be destroyed in battle but as you say some other members could tell us more.
Regards
Miguel