Original Afghan 19th Century Water Animal Hide Shield with Original Leather Handles Spanish Militaria The panel itself has lovely

The panel itself has lovely floral designs around the edge

The Australian Light Horse troops referred to them as "Horse Chestnuts"

the regiment was dispatched to Canada in spring 1776 and

This particular example is in very good service used condition

Hill B to the North

Original Afghan 19th Century Water Animal Hide Shield with Original Leather Handles Spanish Militaria The panel itself has lovelyOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a gorgeous Afghan circular shield, measuring roughly 17 in diameter, and is roughly 2 deep. The shield retains both of its original leather straps connected to the crude iron rings on the interior. The shield is constructed from a heavy leather hide embellished with iron & some brass fittings. The construction of the shield gives provenance to its age, with extremely crude nails being used to secure the fittings