Helmet, 16th century, Turkish, Steel, gold, H. including nasal 13 1/2 in. ( cm); H. excluding nasal 10 1/2 in. ( cm); W


Helmet, 16th century, Turkish, Steel, gold, H. including nasal 13 1/2 in. ( cm); H. excluding nasal 10 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 8 1/2 in. ( cm); D. 10 3/8 in. ( cm); Wt. 3 lb. oz. ( g), Helmets, The inscription around the rim, a verse from the Koran known as the Victory Sura (48:1–4), includes the phrase: 'Verily, we have granted thee a manfiest victory.' Verses from this sura were used frequently on Ottoman armor and weapons in the sixteenth century


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