Don't forget, this was purchased in 1906 in India. This is the time period for several Delhi Durbars and just after the 1903 one when lots of troops would have been paraded through the streets. I attach a pic of most of the other weapons excluding the shield posted earlier acquired at the same time, and for which i will have to ask help in identifying.
another question about the spike. On most helmets, would the opening have gone straight thru, or similar construction here, with the bowl solid???
thanks so much for your insights
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