Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Help with Identification

Steve · 31st July 2015, 06:34 AM

Thanks AJ and Lotfy. Yes, not may area of expertise. I forgot to mention that I have not repaired or even cleaned this item. Posted just as received.
Afghanistan, yes, as it came from a US military base somewhere. I just couldn't find out where.
The early 1900's is also probably right - even the dress of the Shah on the coins looks 1900's. The coins are a little over 1 inch in diam.
And the brass cover on the flat pouch does have niello work.

Any guesses on what the sewn conical pouch with coins could be used for, the base of the cone is over 6 inches so this is not a small item?

The belt buckle is also a serious statement - unfortunately not silver.

31st July 2015, 06:34 AM	#4
Steve Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 58	Thanks AJ and Lotfy. Yes, not may area of expertise. I forgot to mention that I have not repaired or even cleaned this item. Posted just as received. Afghanistan, yes, as it came from a US military base somewhere. I just couldn't find out where. The early 1900's is also probably right - even the dress of the Shah on the coins looks 1900's. The coins are a little over 1 inch in diam. And the brass cover on the flat pouch does have niello work. Any guesses on what the sewn conical pouch with coins could be used for, the base of the cone is over 6 inches so this is not a small item? The belt buckle is also a serious statement - unfortunately not silver.