the finely chiselled steel skull profusely decorated with scrolling foliage interspersed with yellow metal bordered vignettes in the form of stylised peacock heads with central flower motifs, the base of the skull decorated with a band of calligraphy within geometric borders of gilt metal, the spike finial with conical base decorated to match, the adjustable nasal bay with shaped terminals decorated to match and with central bird figure, the whole flanked by two plume holders, trimmed with a camail of small butted links with gilt link highlights, padded red cloth liner, together with a bazu band arm defence, decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads with gilt metal highlights, red cloth liner, 47cm diameter dhal or shield decorated with a border of calligraphy, concentric lines of stylised flowerheads, vignettes of horsemen and wild beasts all with gilt metal borders, four domed foliate bosses, beige cloth backing, the latter two close match.