A 16th (The Queen’s Own) Lancers Officers Full Dress Lance Cap.
A good example c.1902-14, standard 1856 pattern black leather skull with blue melton cloth mortar board and gold embroidered gimp cords, gold embroidered peak, the frontal plate with silver Royal Cypher, crossed lances, Battle Honours to ‘South Africa 1902’ on gilt back plate, gold bullion cap lines, gilt lion head ear bosses with velvet back chin chain, most of the mortar top heavily mothed and no crimson lining present, fair condition £400-£500