RARE ANTIQUE ORIGINAL MONGOLIAN WARRIOR STEEL BATTLE HELMET, ARMOR - 18TH-19TH C

Description

Up for sale is this rare antique original Mongolian/Tibetan battle helmet.  It is of multi-piece construction consisting of nine steel plates and nine steel outer ribs overlapped and riveted together to form the bowl.  There is a one piece steel visor and an iron plume holder/vent hole atop the crown, both pieces riveted to the bowl.  The bowl measures approximately 8-1/2" across and weighs 3-1/4 lbs.  It has a dark patina with pitting and lacks the neck guard and liner.  It has no dents and no rust-through spots.  A rare and fine looking classic battle helmet.
Will ship to U.S. addresses only.  Will ship via USPS Priority Mail.  Please ask any and all questions prior to bidding/buying.  Thank you.