Rare example of an 18 C. Ottoman/Turkish arm war shield (Buckler). The shield is based on a central wooden core, bound with a spiral of cane or thick rattan covered with colored cotton threads. The central piece is covered with steel dome and the outer circumference is made of steel ring. The central dome and the outer ring are connected with 30 reinforcing steel bars and decorative brass imitation coins. Diameter is 10 inches, height 31/2 inches. Very good condition to age.