Sikh helmet
| Sikh helmet | |
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| Weapon type: | Protective weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
India , armory |
| Distribution: | India |
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The helmet of the Sikh is a protective weapon from India . It offers space for the traditional hairstyle of the Sikh.
description
The helmet is made of steel . He is cup-shaped driven and slightly oval. The upper part of the helmet is arched to give the helmet wearer's hair, which was traditionally long worn at this time, more space under the helmet. Due to the swelling, it has a certain resemblance to a Phrygian helmet .
As with many Indian helmets (top), a curtain made of chain mesh is attached to the lower edge , which reaches down to the shoulders and serves to protect the neck and neck. On some versions there is an additional chain mesh that extends over the face at the front. There are versions of this helmet that have cheek flaps and a neck protector made of plate armor instead of chain mail. Often there is an ornament made of gold or silver plating or in tau technique on the helmet.
Individual evidence
literature
- E. Jaiwant Paul, Arms and Armor: Traditional Weapons of India , Roli Books, 2005, ISBN 978-8174363404
- Earl Wilbraham Egerton Egerton: A Description of Indian and Oriental Armor , WH Allen & Co., 1896, [1]
