This is a gorgeous antique shield made summer between the 18th and 19th centuries. Most likely Indian, but came from the Indo Persian region. Has remnants of the original paint on it and the arm pad on it. Has definitely seen some use and has some dents/scratches in it. Has very intricate silver in layers in it now. They could be brought out if you blew the steel a little bit for some contrast. I did not mess with it though. Came from a big collector estate liquidation.