Original North African Mardi Era Hide Shield with Scabbard- Circa 1880 ERA complete example here

complete example here

correct leather liner helmet band

while Nelson was pursuing the French fleet from Toulon to the West Indies

Original Item: Made in England these are unusual first model Snider System carbines in

Original North African Mardi Era Hide Shield with Scabbard- Circa 1880 ERA complete example hereOriginal Item: Only One Item Available. This, clearly a British Soldier bring back, is a Rhinoceros Shield measuring 22 inches in diameter. The hide is very thick and molded so that the center protrudes giving ample room to the rear for the substantial grip mount. The front surface is decorated with a geometrical carving. These shields were commonly used with the massive Crusader style "Kaskara" broad swords by the Mardi's native followers known to