Original Napoleonic Era Indo-Persian Metal Dhal Shield with Brass Ornamentation - Late 18th Century Hotchkiss .303 and unfortunately not nearly as

and unfortunately not nearly as resistant to wear as the "low-pressure" or "high-pressure" types

The sword has typical features seen with the sabres made by his manufactory

The stock is below the level of the lock plate

and wiping out all communications

but could be reglued if desired

Original Napoleonic Era Indo-Persian Metal Dhal Shield with Brass Ornamentation - Late 18th Century Hotchkiss .303 and unfortunately not nearly asOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the second half of the 1700s this measures 14 1 2" across and was used as a parrying shield in hand to hand combat by the Sudanese Dervish Warriors and by the indigenous native populations right across the Islamic world including India. Known as a DHAL, the ones from India tended to be made all of metal and the Sudanese and Persian ones of Rhino hide. This is a particularly nice example decorated over its