Indian Armguard

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 11th January 2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Thanks, I misunderstood. Actually what I detailed with the data I listed was to itemize what material which was pertinent to Sind in most of the standard references. What I wanted to show was basically that references on Indian arms and armour or which include them in their scope, do not necessarily classify categorically to specific regions in most cases.

I believe in some of the more obscure texts like Watt, Hendley and some of the others who wrote specifically on Indian metalwork there may be some useful references. However these are difficult to access usually. Also the question pertaining to material culture of the region is rather broad and would involve quite lengthy study in Indian art to describe, especially without a specific interest or goal.

Thank you for your link.

Ibrahiim, thank you for the superb images as well!!!

Salaams Jim ... I hope pictures help...Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Jim McDougall · 11th January 2014, 05:55 PM

Thank you again Ibrahiim, and indeed these images really do help. While I am not sure if Paroosevelt will be back, he has posted an interesting topic. As I indicated earlier, the references I checked had little data specific to Sind itself, but there are others I plan to look into.
I am reminded that this area of India had key importance to the British Raj and considerable history is focused there. Possibly this vambrace may be a focal point which may inspire more research to learn more....

It goes back to the old adage, 'if only this could talk' . In this way, these old arms and armour do indeed, if only to inspire us to learn the stories they would tell.

estcrh · 11th January 2014, 08:23 PM

Paroosevelt, this is an interesting armor item, if you take some more photos please post them, it would be nice to see this with the white label removed.

estcrh · 11th January 2014, 08:31 PM

This is said to be a Sind helmet and mask, you can compare the decorative elements and see if their are any similarities.

Jim McDougall · 12th January 2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by estcrh

This is said to be a Sind helmet and mask, you can compare the decorative elements and see if their are any similarities.

Beautiful example Estcrh, is this the one in Cracow?
Definitely Sind, and the ridged dome helmet and face mask characteristic.

11th January 2014, 08:31 PM	#4
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,497	This is said to be a Sind helmet and mask, you can compare the decorative elements and see if their are any similarities. Attached Images

11th January 2014, 05:55 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,943	Thank you again Ibrahiim, and indeed these images really do help. While I am not sure if Paroosevelt will be back, he has posted an interesting topic. As I indicated earlier, the references I checked had little data specific to Sind itself, but there are others I plan to look into. I am reminded that this area of India had key importance to the British Raj and considerable history is focused there. Possibly this vambrace may be a focal point which may inspire more research to learn more.... It goes back to the old adage, 'if only this could talk' . In this way, these old arms and armour do indeed, if only to inspire us to learn the stories they would tell.

11th January 2014, 08:23 PM	#3
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,497	Paroosevelt, this is an interesting armor item, if you take some more photos please post them, it would be nice to see this with the white label removed.