HvWO 097III

Antique Omani silver (bullet) purse ornament shields

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Title Antique Omani silver (bullet) purse ornament shields typically for a cartridge belt / bandoleer with bullet purses
Period 1850-1940
Description

Each pair of silver shields contains an emblem, we do not know the meaning of these emblems.

Origin Oman
References
  1. Tribes in Oman jrl Carter page 168 illustration top right.
  2. The craft heritage of Oman Vol 2 Richardson & Dorr p 452 item 101