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Lot 49

An Indian Mail Coif (Kulah Zirah) And Mail Shirt
17th Century Or Later

23 September 2020, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

£500 - £700

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An Indian Mail Coif (Kulah Zirah) And Mail Shirt
17th Century Or Later

The first of alternate rows of riveted circular and solid flattened iron rings forming a hood with triangular extension on each side, covering the entire head and suspended from a slightly domed circular disc at the top, and retaining its padded linen liner; the second entirely of alternate rows of riveted and solid iron rings, shaped to the body, thigh length, open up the front and with short vent at the rear, elbow-length sleeves, and with two brass discs at the front (2)
The first 24 cm. high, the second 65 cm. long

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