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erlikhan · 8th March 2005, 11:23 PM

The helmet is from Iran , 18th c. or earlier, and the style and patination of the gold work look authentic,but the screws holding the nasal bar seem suspicious. I dont think such screws were used in that age. They should be rivets instead. Not?

8th March 2005, 11:23 PM	#8
erlikhan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Istanbul Posts: 452	The helmet is from Iran , 18th c. or earlier, and the style and patination of the gold work look authentic,but the screws holding the nasal bar seem suspicious. I dont think such screws were used in that age. They should be rivets instead. Not?