Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The West Yorkshire Regiment, 2nd Volunteer Battalion Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1883-1901, a fine quality example, the skull complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet (worn) the White Horse of Hanover with scroll above ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’, double title scroll ‘The West Yorkshire Regiment 2nd Volunteer Battalion’, the plate is original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband, crimson silk lining, retailer’s details ‘Hawkes & So., London’, additionally with named label ‘Hodgson, 2 VB W.York’, very fine overall condition £600-800