Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 23rd September 2020

Lot 1253

An Indian shirt of mail and lamellar armour

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £350

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Description

An Indian shirt of mail and lamellar armour, constructed of alternating rows of welded and riveted links, the back incorporating three vertical rows of overlapping rectangular plates, further larger plates to the sides, the front set with two large curved plates on each side of the central opening, each fitted with looped brackets for fastening straps, full length sleeves, hem slitted at rear.