IRAN, Qajar dynasty (1796-1925) & INDIA, second half of the 19th or early 20th century Iron horseman's (recomposed) armor with acid-etched Indo-Persian decoration of horsemen and archers chasing animals on a foliage background, in compartments, the edges decorated with incantations in "nasta'liq" calligraphy, comprising : - a "Khulah Khud" helmet with a hemispherical bomb, two lateral feather-holders, a niello-coated tip and a height-adjustable nasable. The headband is edged with a chain mail camail, scalloped. H. (without chain mail): 27.4 cm - Diam.: 20 cm. Worn nose guard adjustment screw. - a "Bazu-band" forearm protector. Remains of red fabric lining. Leather fastenings, incomplete. Length: 34.5 cm. A few accidents and missing edges. - a domed circular rondache with four bosses and plain brass banding, the umbilicus adorned with a busty figure with horns and moustache. The headband is punctuated with devil heads. Diameter: 47 cm. No lining. - a talwar sword = Worn, scratched, a few bumps, damaged ribs, oxidation and a few spots of corrosion. ATTACHED: - an Indian "Ferangi" saber. Guard with double shell and wide branch with median edge, decorated with silver-inlaid floral scrolls, flowers and dotted lines; pommel in double interlocking bowls of different diameters, the second ending in a truncated cone-shaped point; double iron-wire filigree. The heel of the blade has a cut-out mounting, decorated en suite. Slightly curved, flat-backed blade, widened at the tip, with two small cutting edges, partially engraved with oval (blank) cartouches, quatrefoils and leaf frieze. Blade length: 83 cm - Total length: cm. Without scabbard. Watermark possibly added; oxidation; wear to decoration; crushed pommel tip; scratches and a few knocks. - A chain mail made of iron rings. As is; rusty.