WEDNESDAY 14th JUNE 2006
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Many of the lots are photographed in the catalogue which
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927 21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers Victorian lance cap. A scarce OR’s example. Patent leather body, peak and crown with ornate gilt metal fleur bosses to each corner. Regimental lance plate to front with the Battle Honour “Khartoum”. Lion’s head bosses support brass and cloth-backed chin chain. Woollen cord boss and plume absent. Leather and waxed cotton lining to the interior. Some age wear with moth damage to the front grey blue cloth panel. (£300 - £500) Converted from Hussars to 21st Lancers on 31st March 1897. Redesignated 21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers in December 1898 |
| 928 3rd Middlesex or Royal Westminster Militia Officer’s Helmet. A rare pre 1901 example of an Officer's Home Service Pattern green cloth helmet. The helmet is complete with silvered metal cross piece, spike and rose bosses supporting a black velvet backed chin chain. To the front, an eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; on the star a circlet inscribed “3rd or Royal Westminster Middlesex”. To the centre, a shield of Westminster and Middlesex Arms with strung bugle above. Also bearing the Battle Honour “Mediterranean”. The interior with a Leather sweatband. The front peak is rounded indicating an early example of the type. The helmet plate remains in good condition, the body of the helmet with some moth damage and discolouring. GC. (£400 - £600) Raised at Brentford 1797; became 3rd Bn. Royal Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881. |
| 929 19th Century Officer’s cocked hat plume. Believed to be Army Ordnance Department. White and Black swan feathers. (fall approx 9 inches) Retaining screw post, nut absent. Housed in metal storage tin. GC Minor age wear. (£50 - £75) |
| 930 Seaforth Highlanders attributed Great War pattern foreign service helmet & equipment. These items were carried by Regimental Sergeant Major John Mackenzie. Comprising: A clean example of the Other Rank’s foreign service Wolseley pattern helmet with 11 fold pagri. Complete with leather sweatband and chinstrap. The interior with ink name and rank of Colour Sergeant. Remains in good condition, leather sweatband a little dry ... accompanied by a Sam Browne belt with single brace strap. ... .455 Webley holster bearing gold tooled name “RSM John Mackenzie Seaforth Highdes”. Leather remains supple. GC. (3 items) (£200 - £250) |
| 931 Montgomeryshire Imperial Yeomanry Trooper’s helmet. A good, scarce example, modelled on the 1871 pattern helmet. Nickel skull mounted with acanthus leaf decoration, the front bearing an eight pointed backing star; mounted on the star a strap inscribed “Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry”; Welsh dragon to centre. Two rose head pattern bosses support the interlinked leather backed chin chain. The crown bears a spike that supports the white horsehair plume with gilt metal rose pattern boss. The interior retains leather lining. Minor wear and dents, leather dry. GC. (£600 - £700) This pattern was introduced to the regiment in 1882, the white horsehair plume followed 1896. |
| 932 Victorian Hampshire Carabiniers Trooper’s helmet. A good example of the 1871 pattern helmet with nickel skull mounted with acanthus leaf decoration above the front peak. To the front, an eight pointed backing star mounted with a Crowned oval brass strap inscribed “Hampshire Carabiniers”; to the centre, a brass rose on a black patent leather ground. Two rose head bosses support the leather backed chin chain (stitching faults). The crown bears a plain fluted spike that supports the white horsehair plume with white metal rose head boss. The interior retains leather lining. Near VGC. (£500 - £700) Various Hampshire troops of Yeomanry raised from 1794 which were regimented in 1830 and designated North Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry the following year. Converted to Hussars in 1841 and reorganised as Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry (Carabiniers) in 1887 whilst under the command of Lt.Col. Hon Henry George Louis Crichton (late Major 21st Hussars). |
| 933 Royal Horse Guards Trooper’s helmet. A good post 1901 example. Burnished silvered skull surmounted by a brass eight pointed star plate from which emerges a silvered plume holder supporting a scarlet horsehair plume with silvered button pattern boss. To the front, a helmet plate comprising a wreath, half of laurel half of oak, surrounding the Collar of the Order of the Garter and surmounted by an Edward Crown. Mounted to centre is the Star of the Order of the Garter. To each side of the skull, a gilded rose head boss supports the leather backed brass chin chain. Complete with its original leather lining. Slight service wear. GC (£500 - £600) |
| 934 Merryweather pattern brass fireman's helmet. Brass skull surmounted by floral ornamented brass comb. To the front a shield bearing the Universal pattern fire device. Complete with both brass rose head bosses supporting a leather backed graduated chin scales. Complete with original leather lining. The helmet retains a good shape but has with two splits to the neck peak, and some damage to the front of the comb. GC (£220 - £260) |
| 935 17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers Victorian lance cap. A scarce example of the OR’s lance cap. Patent leather body and peak. The crown is of white coloured leather. Regimental pre 1901 lance plate to front with the last Battle Honour South Africa 1879. Lion’s head bosses support brass and leather-backed chin chain. Woollen cord boss with skull and crossbones regimental button to centre supports a white horsehair plume mounted in brass plume holder. Leather and cotton lining to the interior, with issue stamp 1903. GC (£700 - £800) |
| 936 Hertfordshire Yeomanry 1869-1880 Officer’s spiked helmet. A rare example of the metal pattern helmet introduced to the Regiment in 1869. Silvered skull mounted with gilt acanthus leaf decoration. To the front, a gilt Crowned shield mounted with a silvered Hart. Two rose head bosses support an interlinked velvet backed chin chain. The crown with a gilt fluted spike. The interior retains original quilted silk lining. Slight age wear to the lining, a good clean example. (£1,500 - £1,750) The helmet was introduced to the Regiment in about 1869. Originally worn with the spike until 1880 when it was superseded by a horsehair plume. |
| 937 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards Trooper’s helmet. A good 1871 example. Brass skull decorated with brass laurel leaves; to the front a white metal Garter Star with brass title strap and white “4” to the centre. Brass spike supports a white regimental pattern horsehair plume with rose boss. To each side are rose head bosses which support a brass leather-backed chin chain (not correct pattern). Leather lining to the interior. Minor service wear otherwise, thread to spike damaged. GC (£500 - £600) |
| 938 31st Bengal Native Infantry Field Officer’s shako. A very fine and scarce 1855-61 example complete with white linen cover for hot climate. Black beaver skin with black patent leather crown, neck and front peaks; two rows of gold lace around top of the crown denote Colonel’s or Lieutenant Colonel’s rank. To the front a fine fire eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, a laurel wreath encircling a strap inscribed “Bengal Native Infantry”; “31” to centre on a burnished gilt ground. Woollen white over red tuft to crown. The interior retains original leather sweatband with crimson silk edging and waxed silk lining. Black patent leather chinstrap and blackened mask to reverse of shako on the top line of gold lace. To the inside of the crown, an original paper tailor’s label of Garden and Son, Army Cap and Helmet Makers of 200 Piccadilly, London. The shako is accompanied by its original white linen Foreign Service Cover with 3-button fastenings to each side; the linen now stained and with minor holes and tears. Shako and cover are housed in japanned carrying tin. Shako VGC (£2,250 - £2,500) The vendor states that this shako was worn by Lt. Gen. Frederick George Lister. Born 1790, died 1870. Originally commissioned as ensign into the 26th Native Infantry in 1806. Lt. 1808. Capt. 1824. Maj. 1839. Lt. Col. 1845. Col. 1855. Maj. Gen. 1857. Lt. Gen 1869. Posted as Colonel to the 31st Bengal Native Infantry in 1855. |
| 939 1st Admin Bn Gloucestershire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Other Rank’s helmet. A good and scarce example of the dark green cloth Home Service Pattern helmet complete with blackened metal cross piece, spike and rose bosses. The bosses support a blackened interlinked chinchain with leather backing. To the front, a Crowned Maltese cross plate with lions between the arms; to the centre, a Crowned strung bugle within a circlet inscribed “1st AB Gloucestershire R.V”. Retains leather sweatband to the interior. Overall GC Little age wear. (£340 - £500) |
| 940 Tower Hamlets Rifles Victorian Officer’s helmet. A good scarce example of an Officer's 1878 Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet complete with silvered metal cross piece, spike and rose bosses supporting a velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a silvered eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star, a laurel wreath; to the centre within a strap inscribed “Tower Hamlets Rifles”, the Tower set on a black velvet ground. Leather sweatband to interior topped with cream cotton. Minor moth hole to the right side otherwise Near VGC (£740 - £800) |
| 941 Late Victorian British Army Cold Weather Sealskin cap. A rare example of the pattern issued to troops serving in cold climates, Canada, China, North West Frontier etc, also similar to the pattern worn by British soldiers during the Russian War 1918-1920. Comprising: black sealskin outer with flap. The interior with a cotton lining and retaining an original paper label for “Herbert & Co 16 St James Street London” Some small bald patch areas. GC. (£100 - £150) |
| 942 Hussar Officer’s busby accoutrements. Victorian / Edwardian. Comprising: scarlet bag, with three gold bullion lines and pearl button. ... Busby body cords. Three gold lines. ... Busby lines, gold bullion terminating with Acorns. ... Two gold bullion cord bosses. Bullion toned to a matching colour. GC. ... Accompanied by a gold bullion sword knot. GC (6 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 943 Officer’s 1861-69 quilted shako. A scarce example, the body and crown in dark blue cloth, black patent leather peak. The interior retains crimson silk lining and soft leather sweatband, edged again with crimson silk. Chin strap of black patent leather with buckle. The shako retains a good shape but has some age wear. Shako plate absent, fitted with display modern wool ball tuft. ... Accompanied by a black oilskin foul weather cover GC. ... Also an non associated storage tin, this in poor condition. (£300 - £400) |
| 944 Fusilier Officer’s fur cap. A scarce example of brown bearskin. The interior retains leather sweatband and full cotton lining. Fitted with an incorrect chin chain. Contained in a metal storage tin. The overall condition is good, badge absent. (£200 - £300) |
| 945 Victorian Yeomanry Officer’s pillbox cap. This example is of dark blue cloth with a wide band of silver lace to the body. The welt of the crown with silver cord and this cord is repeated to an ornate knot with central pearl button to the centre of the crown. The interior with leather sweatband and crimson silk lining. Silver bullion dulled, some service and age wear. GC (£80 - £120) |
| 946 Northumberland Fusiliers Officer’s Torin cap. A good scarce example, the crown and curtain of black and the body of gosling green material. To the front a bullion flaming grenade device mounted to the ball St George and the Dragon. Complete with cotton lining. Minor service wear, bullion dulled. (£40 - £60) |
| 947 London Irish Rifles Great War Officer’s cap. A good example of the Officer’s field service cap tailored by F.W. Flight. Complete with Regimental buttons, thin brown leather chinstrap and to the front a green cord boss mounted with silver Crowned Harp. The interior with leather sweatband, owner’s initials C.K.G. and tailor’s details. Little age wear GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 948 Great War Officer’s cap. A good example of the Officer’s field service cap with Indian Army bronze buttons and brown leather chinstrap. Now fitted with a West Yorkshire Regiment bronze cap badge (one blade absent) The interior with quilted cotton lining and a leather sweatband this with ink name “G.R. Downland” GC Little service wear. (£80 - £120) |
| 949 British Army 1917 pattern trench cap. A good example of the serge trench cap issued to the British Army. Khaki wool cloth, with full oilskin lining; retains brass General Service buttons and correct thin brown leather chinstrap. Slight storage and age wear. Fitted with a Royal Artillery cap badge. GC (£120 - £150) |
| 950 Officer’s Wolseley pattern foreign service helmet A good clean example of the white foreign service helmet with eight fold pagri. Fitted with a gilt brass spike, with hook. Complete with a gilt metal interlinked chin chain. Leather sweatband with net edging. Tailor’s details of “Comfortease Royal letters Patent Accepted by HM Govt” Small amount of foxing spots GC. (£100 - £150) |
| 951 Great War Period Colonel’s / Staff Officer’s cap A good example retaining original brown cotton field cover. The cap is of dark blue cloth with scarlet band and mounted with bullion Royal Crest. The black peak ornamented with gold oakleaves. Complete with correct black leather thin chinstrap. The interior retaining leather sweatband. GC some mothing to the sweatband edging. ... Accompanied by a service dress cap, again with scarlet cap band and Royal Crest. Plain peak and leather sweatband to the interior. GC Circa 1920. (2 items) (£60 - £100) |
| 952 Royal Engineers Officer’s Home Service Pattern helmet Attributed to Colonel C.W. Bushell of the Royal Engineers. A good example of the 1878 pattern blue cloth helmet complete with gilt metal cross piece, spike and rose bosses supporting a velvet backed chin chain (stitching faults). To the front, gilt Royal Arms with tri-part scroll below inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt” with additional scroll above inscribed “Ubique” (crude conversation to King’s Crown). Crimson silk topped leather sweatband to the interior. GC. Contained in original metal storage tin, fitted with brass name plate “C.W. Bushell Royal Artillery”. ... Accompanied by a second storage tin, to house two foreign service helmets, with painted name “Col C.W. Bushell”. ... Officer’s Sam Browne belt with brace strap. ... Pair of Spurs. ... Sergeants’ Mess Soup plate with transfer “66 RFA” (damaged). ... Pair of RN rank boards. ... and a pair of Sergeant’s stripes. Overall GC (£340 - £500) Colonel Christopher Wyndowe Bushell OBE was born in Harrow and originally was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1901. Serving with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force during the Great War he was awarded the OBE and MID on three occasions. |
| 953 WWII Period Medical Officer’s Civil Defence helmet. A white painted example of the Tommy pattern with a broad black vertical line and large stencilled letters “MO” to fore and aft. Complete with original lining and chinstrap. This dated 1938. Clean condition. (£30 - £50) |
| 954 Buckinghamshire Battalion Officer’s khaki beret with boss badge. A scarce example tailored by Herbert Johnson of London. Khaki beret retaining original beret badge of a cherry cord boss, mounted with a Buckingham Swan. The lining with tailor's stamp. Period repair to the crown, some service wear GC. (£80 - £100) |
| 955 Gloucestershire Regiment Great War Officer’s Trench Cap. A scarce soft style Officer’s khaki service dress cap retaining original OSD badge, thin brown leather chinstrap and leather covered buttons. The interior with cotton sweatband and tailor’s label of Christy’s London. Little age wear GC. (£80 - £120) The marks to the cloth behind the OSD badge would indicate that cap has always been badged to the Gloucestershire Regiment. |
| 956 City of London Police helmet. A good clean modern comb pattern example retaining blackened helmet plate with gilt metal highlights and anodised Officer’s number on the trefoil “B 288”. Simulated black leather (plastic) binding, band and chinstrap. Paper label on sweatband indicates size 7 3/8 and 59. Generally VGC. (£50 - £75) |
| 957 Gloucestershire Regiment Officer’s full dress cap. This example of dark blue cloth, with scarlet piping to the welt of the Crown. To the front a gold bullion regimental cap badge with bullion back badge. The interior with leather sweatband and retailers details of Flights. GC little age wear. (£50 - £75) |
| 958 Gloucestershire Regiment Officer’s coloured field service cap. A scarce example with dark blue curtain, body and a yellow crown. Scarlet piping to the welt and edge of the curtain. Complete with an embroidered Regimental device and to the back of the cap is again an embroidered Regimental back badge. The interior with cotton lining. Some age and service wear, one moth hole to reverse. (£40 - £60) |
| 959 Gloucestershire Regiment Victorian Officer’s helmet. A post 1881 example of an Officer’s Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet complete with gilt metal cross piece, spike and rose head bosses which support the chin chain. To the front, a gilt metal eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown; mounted on the star the Garter within a laurel wreath; to the centre, a silver Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” set on a black velvet ground (velvet poor condition). Mounted on the base of the wreath, a silver tri-part scroll, inscribed “The Gloucestershire Regiment” To the reverse, straddling the backstrap, the gilt metal Gloucestershire Regiment back badge (Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt” set within a laurel wreath). Complete with crimson silk topped leather sweatband (silk shot). The helmet has age wear with moth damage to the rear peak and discolouring to the edge. (£340 - £440) The regiment were accorded the unique honour of wearing a back badge in commemoration of the distinguished conduct of the 1st Bn. (then 28th Foot) when engaged both to the front and rear in the great Battle before Alexandria on 21st March 1801. This distinction was later confirmed by Horse Guards Order dated 11th May 1830. |
| 960 Rifle Pattern OR’s seal skin cap This example with a plain dark green crown. To the front, an oval black cord boss bearing Crowned strung bugle, post 1901. Black and scarlet horsehair plume The interior retains leather sweatband and cotton lining Overall GC, but with some balding to the edge of the crown. (£50 - £75) |
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