Indian Armguard

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by estcrh

There is a good chance that the specific information you are looking for is just not available in a book but there are some forum members with a lot of knowledge on Indian armor.

You can look online for similar looking dastana to see if any have the same characteristics as yours. I think the two large holes in the front and back may not be original....possibly made to hang it on a wall etc for display. Here is a link were you can find some other dastana to compare.

http://www.pinterest.com/samuraianti...persian-armor/

Were you able to see post #2?

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Salaams All~ While the thread originator is sifting through the valuable material posted above (Pinterest is a superb source) I have a few moments to spare, thus, a few downloaded pictures could inspire other forum inclusion in this debate... which is in essence quite an interesting topic.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Were you able to see post #2?

Jim what I meant was that this detailed request may be beyond the information that was already posted by you. I am not sure that there is really much more easily found information on the subject but if there is such a source I would also like to discover it.

I'm looking to find out everything I can about it from the technology of manufacture to the material culture of the area and period.

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by estcrh

Jim what I meant was that this detailed request may be beyond the information that was already posted by you. I am not sure that there is really much more easily found information on the subject but if there is such a source I would also like to discover it.

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!!!

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

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]

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]

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]

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