Original Tibetan War Helmet Circa 1600 Japanese Navy Round socket on the end

Round socket on the end of the handle for removing the cap on the connecting rod

The blade is crudely etched OMDURMAN together with the "Crossed Lances" motif of the 21st Lancer's Regiment

and frequently this ring bears a maker's stamp

This proved problematic

these are genuine Military Surplus Helmets in the WW2 configuration

Original Tibetan War Helmet Circa 1600 Japanese Navy Round socket on the endOriginal Item Recovered in 2003 from the palace of Lagan Silekhana, Katmandu Nepal; This is an exceptionally rare primitive War Helmet originating we believe from Tibet deep within in the Himalayan Mountain Range of Central Asia. This helmet shows very early style construction, reminiscent of the Viking headwear, comprised of steel panels riveted together by decorative outer panels, the total surmounted on the top by a decorative finial. Not designed