Original Afghan 19th Century Water Animal Hide Shield with Original Leather Handles Spanish Militaria The Australian Light Horse troops

The Australian Light Horse troops referred to them as "Horse Chestnuts"

The panel itself has lovely floral designs around the edge

It shows some wear and scratches

This will be a fine addition to your collection of Civil War arms of a really hard to find revolver offered in fully functional condition

There is some rust damage to the rod and the body

Original Afghan 19th Century Water Animal Hide Shield with Original Leather Handles Spanish Militaria The Australian Light Horse troopsOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a gorgeous Afghan circular shield, measuring roughly 17 in diameter, and is roughly 2 deep. The shield retains both of its original leather straps connected to the crude iron rings on the interior. The shield is constructed from a heavy leather hide embellished with iron & some brass fittings. The construction of the shield gives provenance to its age, with extremely crude nails being used to secure the fittings