Original Sudanese Kulah Khud Spiked War Helmet with Arabic-Engraved Nasal Plate - Missing Spike & Chainmail Empire Edged Weapons but those can be sourced

but those can be sourced relatively easily

and Vietnamese ground forces

It is also possible that it was for a radio

Lapel Pin and Rosette

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Original Sudanese Kulah Khud Spiked War Helmet with Arabic-Engraved Nasal Plate - Missing Spike & Chainmail Empire Edged Weapons but those can be sourcedOriginal Item: Only One Available. We've all seen the Indo Persian KULAH KHUD spiked helmets of the 18th and 19th centuries. This design goes back to the times of the Crusaders and Saladin during the battles over the Holy Land in the 12th century. See the Movie KINGDOM OF HEAVEN made by RIDLEY SCOTT for some great examples, as well as a great movie. This example likely comes from the Sudan, and is all brass construction with a lovely Arabic engraved