Original Afghan 19th Century Water Animal Hide Shield with Original Leather Handles Spanish Militaria The Australian Light Horse troops

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

The blue area between the tab and shield represents the English Channel and the zig-zag lines represent the bridges above Carentan

headed by newly appointed commanding officer Lt

This particular example is in very good service used condition

This will be a fine addition to your collection of Civil War arms of a really hard to find revolver offered in fully functional condition

Original Afghan 19th Century Water Animal Hide Shield with Original Leather Handles Spanish Militaria The Australian Light Horse troopsOriginal 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