Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1st Cumberland Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s Green Cloth Helmet c. 1878-1883, an extremely fine example of early pattern with rounded front peak and complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel overlays and circular strap ‘1st Cumberland Rifle Volr Corps’, in the centre on a ground of dark green velvet a strung bugle horn, buff leather sweat band with ivory silk lining and retailer’s label for Hobson & Sons London, the plate original to the helmet, very fine overall condition £600-800