A Royal Sussex Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet.
A good example c.1881-1901, the scull complete with all gilt fitting, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, to the centre combined Garter Star and rousillon plume, title scroll below ‘The Royal Sussex Regiment’, inner leather sweat band with silk lining velvet lined chin chain, gilt worn and the frontal plate is not original to the helmet, otherwise good condition £200-£240