Original Afghan 19th Century Water Animal Hide Shield with Original Leather Handles Spanish Militaria This piece was designed for

This piece was designed for a Naval Officer

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

Hill B to the North

It shows some wear and scratches

however the stitching that holds it to the band has almost completely pulled out

Original Afghan 19th Century Water Animal Hide Shield with Original Leather Handles Spanish Militaria This piece was designed forOriginal 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