Helmet taken from Tipu Sultan's palace at the capture of Seringapatam in 1799
helmet, box, helmet
Accession Number
NAM.1971-07-3-1
Description
Indian helmet taken from Tipu Sultan's palace after the capture of Seringapatam, 4th Mysore War, 1799, presented to Lord Cornwallis; fabric helmet with pugri and metal nasal inlaid with gold Arabic inscriptions; round leather-covered wicker box and decorated square cloth.
Events
Seringapatam, Siege of, 1799 (4th Mysore War 1799)
Units
Associated collection
