Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21 Nov 2018
An Indian parrying shield (dhal)
An Indian parrying shield (dhal), formed of hide with an everted rim, painted with orange borders to a maroon ground, border repeated to a central roundel, four bosses in the form of inverted flower heads, inner side with green painted border, knuckle pad, two fabric straps attached to four iron rings, 19th Century, diameter 30 cm (12 in.)