Description
The red lacquered surface of the thick hide is probably had been made out of a large animal with thick hide either such as a Buffalo.
The shield is fitted with a Large Copper-Gilt Crescent with two Copper-Gilt radiant star shaped bosses fitted on top, with other four open work gilt copper bosses fitted at the centre.
The fine open work decoration of the copper-gilt bosses including the large crescent is a very well-known Sikh symbol which had been widely used in other related Sikh works of Art such as in various types of shields and the Akali-Nihang Turban or (Dastar-Bunga).
The reverse of the shield is fitted with a leather cushion and cylindrical steel handles.