Original Sudanese Kulah Khud Spiked War Helmet with Arabic-Engraved Nasal Plate - Missing Spike & Chainmail Empire Edged Weapons We have been told that

We have been told that it was used with a sling that had holes put in it

published by the Army in 1932

The frog does show wear

seeing combat in three campaigns

and Vietnamese ground forces

Original Sudanese Kulah Khud Spiked War Helmet with Arabic-Engraved Nasal Plate - Missing Spike & Chainmail Empire Edged Weapons We have been told thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. We've all seen the Indo Persian KULAH KHUD spiked helmets of the 18th and 19th centuries. This design goes back to the times of the Crusaders and Saladin during the battles over the Holy Land in the 12th century. See the Movie KINGDOM OF HEAVEN made by RIDLEY SCOTT for some great examples, as well as a great movie. This example likely comes from the Sudan, and is all brass construction with a lovely Arabic engraved