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The West Yorkshire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black cloth the White Horse of Hanover on ground with scroll above ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’ (these probably of white metal), a silver scroll below ‘The West Yorkshire Regiment’, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining,...
Hammer Price: £240
The East Yorkshire Regiment, 1st Volunteer Battalion Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1883-1901, a good quality example, the blue cloth skull complete with all plated fittings, the very fine frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black patent leather an eight pointed star with rose centre, double title scroll ‘The East Yorkshire Regiment’ ‘1st Volunteer Battalion’, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk attached lining...
Hammer Price: £440
24th (2nd Royal Warwickshire) Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1878-1881, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, rounded brass trimmed front peak, the very fine helmet plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet (faded to brown) a silver Sphinx/Egypt over ‘XXIV’, buff leather sweatband, the plate not original to the helmet, the spike holds the quadrant in place, the quadrant not having the correct fittings,...
Hammer Price: £320
The Gloucestershire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver Sphinx/Egypt, a silver scroll below ‘The Gloucestershire Regiment’, original gilt metal small size back badge applied over the spinal trim, the spike of incorrect pattern, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining and retailer’s details...
The Worcestershire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1902-14, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings (the quadrant of other ranks pattern), the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet an eight pointed silver star with gilt and silver overlays, at the base a silver scroll ‘The Worcestershire Regiment’, the centre of post-1891 pattern, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with...
Hammer Price: £220
The South Staffordshire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet and Carrying Tin c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet (worn) a silver Sphinx/Egypt, a scroll below ‘The South Staffordshire Regiment’, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining, little gilt remains to all areas, the chin chain is silver...
The Dorsetshire Regiment a Victorian Period Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet, a good quality example complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet Gibraltar Castle with a scroll above ‘Primus In Indis’, below a further scroll ‘Montis Insignia Calpe’, below the Garter a silver scroll ‘The Dorsetshire Regiment’, complete with buff leather sweat band and crimson silk lining,...
Hammer Price: £260
The South Lancashire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre in silver the Sphinx/Egypt on a ground of black velvet (worn), a scroll below ‘South Lancashire Regiment’, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining, good overall condition £300-£400
The Prince of Wales’s Volunteers South Lancashire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1902-14, a good quality example the blue skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the very fine frontal plate of crowned star pattern backplate with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver Sphinx/Egypt, a silver scroll below ‘South Lancashire Regiment’, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining stamped ‘Regulation Cork Helmet’, the plate is...
Hammer Price: £300
The Welsh Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto with scroll below ‘Gwell Angau Na Chywilydd’, silver title scroll below ‘The Welsh Regiment’, buff leather sweatband and trade label ‘Regulation Cork Helmet’ (most of cork missing), the plate not original to the...
Hammer Price: £280
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1902-14 Together with an Unnamed Carrying Tin, a good quality example the blue cloth skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the very fine frontal plate of crowned star pattern backplate with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet the Royal Crest in silver over a gilt metal and enamelled rose, a silver scroll below ‘Loyal North Lancashire Regiment’, buff leather sweatband with named label...
The Northamptonshire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the blue cloth skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver two towered castle with scroll above ‘Gibraltar’ and a Key and scroll below ‘Talavera’, silver title scroll ‘The Northamptonshire Regiment’, buff leather sweatband and quilted ivory silk lining, the plate not original to the...
Princess Charlotte of Wales’s (Berkshire Regiment) Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of red velvet (worn) a Stag under a tree in silver no title scroll below nor any evidence of such a scroll being fitted, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining, no gilt remains to the spike, quadrant, chin chain...
The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, very fine frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a scroll ‘Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt’ the White Horse of Kent with scroll ‘Invicta’, title scroll below ‘The Royal West Kent Regiment’, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining and maker’s stamp ‘Hawkes & Co.,...
The King’s (Shropshire Light Infantry) Officer’s Green Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1884, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the fine quality frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver strung bugle horn enclosing within the strings gilt script ‘KLI’, title scroll below ‘The Shropshire Regiment’, buff leather sweatband with quilted silk lining, the plate not original to the helmet, apart from the...
Hammer Price: £360
The Wiltshire Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a gilt cross patee with silver Royal Ducal cypher in the centre, buff leather sweatband and retailer’s details ‘A & N.C.S.L London’, the plate most probably original to the helmet, slight gilt loss to most of the fittings otherwise very good condition ...
The Manchester Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the very fine frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet the arms of Manchester in silver, a scroll below ‘The Manchester Regiment’, the plate is original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining supplied by ‘Cater & Co., London’, the sweatband with ink inscription ‘E.D.Carrol...
The Manchester Regiment 2nd Volunteer Battalion Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1884-1901, a fine quality example the blue cloth skull complete with all silver plated fittings, the very fine frontal plate of crowned star pattern backplate with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet in gilt metal the full Achievement of Arms of the City of Manchester, a double gilt scroll below ‘The Manchester Regt. 2nd Volunteer Battn’, original buff leather sweatband with...
Hammer Price: £400
Army Ordnance Corps Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1902-14, a good quality example, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver shield bearing the Arms of Ordnance, the plate is original to the helmet, white leather sweatband, gilt loss to the ball finial and to the back spine otherwise in very fine condition £300-£400
Army Service Corps Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1888-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of red velvet (incorrect) a silver monogram ‘ASC’, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband and retailer’s details ‘E. Carrington, Old Brompton, Kent’, some gilt loss but otherwise in good condition £200-£300
Royal Army Medical Corps Volunteers Officer’s Victorian Period Blue Cloth Helmet, a good quality example, the blue cloth body complete with all silver plated fittings, the frontal plate of Royal Arms pattern with tri-part scroll ‘Royal Army Medical Corps’, buff leather sweat band with pink silk lining, together with its japanned metal carrying tin this with brass plaque ‘Lieut. B. Riddell, V.R.A.M.C’, the helmet tin contains a knapped flint for use on flintlock weapons, the chin...
Hammer Price: £380
Army Veterinary Corps Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1902-14, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of green vitreous enamel a silver monogram ‘AVC’, the plate is not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband, the plate with much original gilt the other fittings devoid of gilt, otherwise good overall condition £300-£400
1st Battalion Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1880-87, a fine quality example the blue cloth skull complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel overlays enclosing a circular strap ‘1st Battn Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers’, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a strung bugle horn, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining (slight stitching fault) and supplier’s label ‘Smith, Son & Brigden, Cheapside &...
2nd Lancashire Rifle Volunteers (Blackburn) Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1880-89, a good quality example, the skull complete with all silver plated fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with a laurel overlay enclosing a circular strap ‘Lancashire Rifle Volunteers’, in the centre a strung bugle horn with ‘2’ within the strings, the chin chain of ribbed Rifles pattern, buff leather sweat band, crimson silk lining, the plate not original to the helmet, very fine...
Hammer Price: £340
First Midlothian Rifle Volunteers Officer’s Green Cloth Helmet c. 1878-87, the skull complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate is of other ranks pattern, not unknown for Scottish Volunteer Units of crowned star pattern with laurels, central circular strap ‘First Midlothian Rifle Vols’, the plate is original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband and purple silk lining, a small dent to the front peak metal trim otherwise in very good overall condition £400-£500
3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1878-1901, the skull complete with all silver plated fittings, the frontal plate of crowned eight pointed star pattern with laurel overlays and circular strap ‘3rd Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers’, in the centre on a black cloth ground a strung bugle horn, buff leather sweat band and retailer’s label for ‘F.W. Flight, Winchester’, the plate not original to the helmet, the chin chain of 1869 shako pattern and one...
1st Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1878-1887, a very fine and scarce example, the skull complete with all silver plated fittings, the frontal plate of unique design as the crown is replaced by the Prince of Wales’s badge and motto, laurel overlays enclose a circular strap ‘1st Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Corps’, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a three towered castle in flames, buff leather sweatband, silk lining missing, retailed by ‘Hawkes &...
Hammer Price: £460
3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1878-83, a good quality example, the skull complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel overlays and circular Garter ‘3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers’, in the centre a lion statant (no backing material), the plate probably original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband and supplier’s details ‘Hobson & Sons, London’, very slight leather loss to the rear peak otherwise very good...
Officer’s Blue Cloth 1878 Pattern Home Service Helmet, a good quality example of standard format, the blue cloth body complete with all gilt metal fittings, the front with a spurious plate purporting to be that of the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment, the ‘38’ numerals are of the wrong metal and of weak construction, the Knot though in silver plate is again of the wrong pattern, no gilt present on the whole of the plate.The helmet with buff leather sweatband crimson silk lining and...
City of London Militia a Major’s 1869 Pattern Shako, of special pattern, the blue cloth body with a sunken black leather top and a similar broad bracing band round the lower part of the body, crowned frontal plate of star pattern overlaid with oak sprays, a strap ‘Domine Dirige Nos’ enclosing the Arms of the City of London, a broad silver lace Major’s lace band around the top, silver plated plume holder of 1861 pattern with black wool ball plume, buff leather sweatband and quilted...
Hammer Price: £650
6th Cambridgeshire Rifle Volunteers (Ely) 1861 Pattern Officer’s Shako, a very fine example, the cork body covered with quilted blue cloth, the frontal plate of silver plate displays a crown over laurel sprays enclosing a large central reserve, mounted upon this script unit letters over ‘6’, black patent leather frontal peak and bracing band, a black wool ball plume with short corded boss, original patent leather chin strap, buff leather sweatband and quilted silk lining, slight wear...
Lancashire Hussars Yeomanry Officer’s Shako c. 1850, a very scarce example, the tall cylindrical body with red cloth covering and lace decoration round the top, sunken black leather top, a broad black leather band at the bottom and a bound black leather frontal peak, the shako is further enhanced with a circular gold lace decorated circle this with a navy cloth background, on this and extending to the top six gold orris cords held in position on the circle with a gilt ball pattern button...
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Officer’s Shako 1891-1939, an extremely fine quality example of standard format based on the 1869 pattern, dark green cloth body with black thistle pattern braid lace, sewn in cap lines, flounders and festoons, blackened metal thistle pattern side supports, black corded frontal boss bearing a blackened silver mullet, blackened silver strung bugle horn below, black patent leather bound front peak; sweat band of white leather and white braid lining, black...
Yorkshire Hussars Full Dress Busby with Carrying Tin This Named to the Honourable Ralph Beckett c. 1890-1914, the busby of brown sable is complete with scarlet bag this with silver lace trim, triple sewn in silver lace cap lines and correct pattern plated chin chain, to the front a scarlet cloth boss mounted with the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto in silver and gold lace with a blue silk backing to the motto scrolls, brown leather sweatband and retailer’s label for ‘Cater & Co.,...
Royal Tyrone Fusiliers Officer’s Fur Cap c. 1866-81, an extremely rare example in brown seal skin of typical sloping back pattern complete with silver plated frontal badge being a fused grenade, the ball mounted with the VR cypher and title circle ‘Royal Tyrone Fusiliers’, white metal chin chain with leather backing and small plated rose side ornaments, complete with its white linen cover and correct pattern carrying tin, some fur loss in various places, the black leather sweat band...
Hammer Price: £700
York and Lancaster Regiment Named Helmet Tin, the tin possibly for a tropical helmet is named in white lettering to ‘Capt. A.E.H. Fenning, York & Lancaster Regt.’ with retailer’s brass plaque for ‘Jones & Co., Tailors, London’. Algernon Esme Hal Fenning Captain 20th May 1908, Major 29th September 1914, 2/i.c. 6th Service Battalion was killed in action 6th August 1915, the tin with dents and rust overall and lacking part of the fastening hasp £30-£50
Hammer Price: £80
The Royal Scots, 5th Volunteer Battalion Officer’s Helmet Plate c1903-1908. A superb example, the crowned star pattern back plate with a Thistle star overlay this with central pierced gilt Thistle Motto and thistle spray, the centre on a ground of dark green enamel, a double scroll at the base, ‘The Royal Scots’ & ‘5th Volunteer Battalion’, three loop fasteners, near mint state £400-£500
First Norfolk Artillery Officer’s Helmet Plate c1878-1901, a good quality example in die-stamped plated white metal of standard Royal Arms pattern, with double wheel cannon, on the top scroll, ‘First’ and on the bottom one, ‘Norfolk Artillery’, three loop fasteners, very good condition £80-£120
1st Cornwall Artillery Volunteers Other Ranks Helmet Plate 1878-1901, a good quality example in die-stamped white metal, of standard Royal Arms pattern, on the top scroll ‘1st’ and on the bottom one, ‘Cornwall Artillery Vols.’, the lion’s tail missing on the Royal crest otherwise very good condition £60-£80
Hammer Price: £65
The Essex Regiment Officer’s Helmet Plate c1902-1914, crowned star pattern back plate overlaid with oak wreaths and Garter motto, in the centre on a ground of black velvet in silver plate the Sphinx, Gibraltar Castle, Key and motto ‘ Montis Insignia Calpe’, a silver scroll at the bottom, The Essex Regiment’, three loop fasteners, one clipped at the top, little gilt remains otherwise in sound condition £60-£80
Hammer Price: £85
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