Indian Armguard

Jim McDougall · 11th January 2014, 04:55 PM

Thank you again Ibrahiim, and indeed these images really do help. While I am not sure if Paroosevelt will be back, he has posted an interesting topic. As I indicated earlier, the references I checked had little data specific to Sind itself, but there are others I plan to look into.
I am reminded that this area of India had key importance to the British Raj and considerable history is focused there. Possibly this vambrace may be a focal point which may inspire more research to learn more....

It goes back to the old adage, 'if only this could talk' . In this way, these old arms and armour do indeed, if only to inspire us to learn the stories they would tell.

estcrh · 11th January 2014, 07:23 PM

Paroosevelt, this is an interesting armor item, if you take some more photos please post them, it would be nice to see this with the white label removed.

estcrh · 11th January 2014, 07:31 PM

This is said to be a Sind helmet and mask, you can compare the decorative elements and see if their are any similarities.

Jim McDougall · 12th January 2014, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by estcrh

This is said to be a Sind helmet and mask, you can compare the decorative elements and see if their are any similarities.

Beautiful example Estcrh, is this the one in Cracow?
Definitely Sind, and the ridged dome helmet and face mask characteristic.

11th January 2014, 07:31 PM	#3
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	This is said to be a Sind helmet and mask, you can compare the decorative elements and see if their are any similarities. Attached Images

11th January 2014, 04:55 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,282	Thank you again Ibrahiim, and indeed these images really do help. While I am not sure if Paroosevelt will be back, he has posted an interesting topic. As I indicated earlier, the references I checked had little data specific to Sind itself, but there are others I plan to look into. I am reminded that this area of India had key importance to the British Raj and considerable history is focused there. Possibly this vambrace may be a focal point which may inspire more research to learn more.... It goes back to the old adage, 'if only this could talk' . In this way, these old arms and armour do indeed, if only to inspire us to learn the stories they would tell.

11th January 2014, 07:23 PM	#2
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	Paroosevelt, this is an interesting armor item, if you take some more photos please post them, it would be nice to see this with the white label removed.