WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER 2007
HEAD-DRESS
Over 350 lots are photographed in the catalogue which
is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout
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WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER 2007 HEAD-DRESS Over 350 lots are photographed in the catalogue which is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE HOME PAGE |
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Frank Mitchell Head-dress Collection The first 16 lots comprise the 3rd part of this fine collection |
| 773 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards Officer’s 1871 pattern helmet. A superb example worn by Major General Robert Hutchinson CB DSO. The Gilded skull surmounted by a crosspiece base and four inch high plume socket supporting a white horsehair plume with gilt rose boss. Skull ornamented with a laurel wreath above the front peak and an oak leaf band rising from the edge of the neck piece and terminating under the crosspiece at the top. To the front a cut silver eight pointed star of the Most Illustrious Order of St.Patrick mounted with pierced gilt motto on a light blue enamel ground. To the voided centre, St.Patrick’s cross in red enamel on a lined silver field. To the centre of the cross a green enamelled shamrock with three gilt, red enamelled crowns. Gilt rose pattern ear bosses support the black leather backed, plain burnished chain. Quilted silk lining to the interior. The gilt finish to the skull remains in near parade condition ... Housed in metal storage tin this with engraved name plate “Major R. Hutchison 4th Dragoon Guards”. (£1,800 - £2,200) Robert Hutchinson was commissioned into the 7th Dragoon Guards in 1900. He served in South Africa with the Imperial Yeomanry and was appointed a Captain in the 11th Hussars and in 1913 with the rank of Major he transferred to the 4th Dragoon Guards. At the outbreak of the Great War he landed in France during September 1914. In 1916 he was for a short period serving in Ireland with the rank of Brigadier General. In 1918 was was appointed a CB and received the DSO in 1915 for distinguished service in the field. |
| 774 6th Inniskilling Dragoons Officer’s 1871 pattern helmet. A fine and rare example. Silvered skull surmounted by a gilt metal crosspiece and fluted spike supporting a white horsehair plume with gilt rose boss. Skull ornamented with a laurel wreath above the front peak and an oak leaf band rising from the edge of the neck piece and terminating under the crosspiece at the top. To the front a cut gilt star mounted with gilt oval Regimental title strap inscribed “Inniskilling Dragoons’; gilt VR Cypher to the centre. Gilt rose pattern ear bosses support the 1 inch wide, red leather backed, plain burnished chinchain. The interior now with the remains of the quilted silk lining. Gilt has toned to a copper colour. GC. (£1,500 - £2,000) This pattern of helmet was adopted by the Regiment in 1871 with a VR Cypher to the centre of the helmet plate. Within a short time the Regiment adopted a Regimental device of a Castle and number. |
| 775 3rd (Prince of Wales) Dragoon Guards Officer’s 1847 (Albert) pattern helmet A good example. Fire gilt helmet plate overlaid with silver cut star with VR cypher encircled by strap ‘Prince of Wales Dragn Guards’ to centre. Helmet and plume holder of fire gilt with a black over scarlet horsehair plume. Two gilt rose bosses support gilt chin chain with velvet backing. Helmet retains wide red leather sweatband to the interior. Overall GC, but gilt now toned to a copper colour. (£1,000 - £1,500) |
| 776 Royal Artillery Northern Division Victorian Officer’s helmet An example of an Officer's Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet complete with gilt metal cross piece, ball top and rose bosses supporting a velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a gilt metal Royal Arms regimental device with a title scroll “Northern Division”. Leather sweatband, with cream silk edging and quilted lining. Gilt remains fresh. GC (£400 - £600) |
| 777 Victorian 5th Weald of Kent Rifle Volunteers Other Rank’s helmet. A rare example of the dark green cloth Home Service Pattern helmet complete with blackened metal cross piece, spike and rose boss. To the front, a helmet plate of a Maltese cross surmounted by a Victorian Crown, lions between the arms; within a title strap inscribed “5th Weald of Kent Rifle Volunteers”, to the centre The White Horse of Kent. Leather sweatband to interior. The helmet in good original condition, no evidence of another helmet plate having been worn. Small moth nips not effecting the appearance. (£250 - £400) |
| 778 Highland Light Infantry Edwardian Officer’s shako. A good quality example. Dark green body with diced band red-white-red and red-green-red. To the front, a regimental post 1902 shako badge and a cord boss is mounted with a blackened thistle device. Complete with plaited cap lines and green woollen ball tuft. The tuft boss is mounted with a EVIIR Cypher. Black patent leather peak. The interior is with leather sweatband and scarlet silk lining with tailor’s gold stamp for Memel & Co. Ink name to the interior of “W.T. MacLellan”. Overall condition is near VGC. Complete with shako lines and housed in a metal storage tin. (£400 - £500) |
| 779 38th Foot (1st Stafford) Foot Field Officer’s 1869-78 Shako. Dark blue melton cloth body and crown, with patent leather peak. Two gold lace bands one of quarter inch the other of half inch to top of the crown, one row around the base. To the front a fire gilt plate comprising a crowned laurel wreath bearing Garter; centre with pierced “38”. White over red wool pom-pom supported by an ornate gilt holder with a VR Cypher mounted ball. Complete with velvet backed chin chain supported by gilt rose pattern bosses and at the rear by a gilt lion’s mask. The interior with leather sweatband and crimson silk lining. The gilt and lace remain fresh. GC. housed in a metal storage tin. (£500 - £600) |
| 780 WITHDRAWN |
| 781 Royal Army Medical Corps Officer’s helmet circa 1898-1901. A good example of the 1878 Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet, complete with gilt metal cross piece, ball and cup and rose bosses supporting a velvet backed chin chain. Gilt Royal Arms helmet plate of the Royal Army Medical Corps to the front. The interior retains leather sweatband and crimson silk edging. Slight wear. GC Housed in a metal storage tin with a re-painted name H.Audus Esq RAMC. (£300 - £400) By Royal Warrant, on 23rd June 1898 Army Medical Staff (Officers) and Medical Staff Corps (OR’s) merged to become the Royal Army Medical Corps. |
| 782 Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry Trooper’s helmet circa 1871-1901. A good scarce example. Nickel skull, the edges bound in gilding metal ; to the front, a gilt metal helmet plate comprising a wreath half of laurel, half of oak, surmounted by a Crown; within the wreath, an ornate gilt shield bearing three lions. A gilt metal crosspiece and spike supports a white regimental pattern horsehair plume with rose boss. To each side a large gilt metal rose head boss supports the leather-backed brass chin chain. Leather lining to interior. GC. (£500 - £600) |
| 783 King’s Own Norfolk Imperial Yeomanry OR’s helmet. A fine Edward VII period example of the trooper’s helmet. Black patent leather skull, mounted with gilt metal laurel leaf band decoration. To the front, a regimental pattern helmet plate comprising a Crowned EVIIR cypher within a laurel wreath. A tri-part title scroll “King’s Own Norfolk Impl Yeomy” to the base of the wreath. A fluted spike supports a saffron yellow horse hair plume, with rose head boss. Two rose head bosses support a interlinked brass chin chain with leather backing. The interior is with leather lining. A good clean example, a little restoration polishing to the skull. (£500 - £600) |
| 784 Army Service Corps Volunteer Officer’s helmet circa 1901-1908. A good rare example of an 1878 Volunteer Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet. The helmet is complete with silvered metal cross piece, ball and rose bosses supporting a velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a silvered crowned star pattern plate mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with ASC cypher on a black enamel ground. Leather sweatband to the interior. VGC (£400 - £500) |
| 785 City of London (Rough Riders) Imperial Yeomanry OR’s Lance cap. A fine and scarce example. Patent leather body, peak and crown with ornate gilt metal fleur bosses to each corner. Regimental lance plate to front with bearing the title and Battle Honour “South Africa 1900-1902”. Lion’s head bosses support brass chin chain with leather backing. Woollen cord boss supports a white purple horsehair plume mounted in a brass plume holder. Leather and waxed cotton lining to the interior. Good clean condition, retaining a good shape. Near VGC ... Accompanied by yellow mohair cap lines. (£400 - £600) |
| 786 Manchester Regiment Officer’s helmet circa 1901-14. A good example of the 1878 Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet. The helmet is complete with gilt metal cross piece, spike and rose bosses supporting a velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a gilt metal eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown, to the centre the regimental device on a field of black velvet within a strap. Below the Garter, a gilt scroll inscribed “The Manchester Regiment”. Leather sweatband to interior with crimson silk edging. The helmet remains near VGC, gilt bright. (£400 - £600) |
| 787 16th Queen’s Lancers OR’s lance cap circa 1901-14. A good example. Patent leather body, peak and crown with ornate gilt metal fleur bosses to each corner. Regimental King’s Crown lance plate to front with battle honours of the Regiment. the last being “South Africa 1900-02”. Lion’s head bosses to each side, support a black leather chinchain. Woollen cord boss with regimental post 1901 button to centre supports a black horsehair plume mounted in gilt metal plume holder. Leather and waxed cotton lining to the interior, with issue stamp for 1911 Good clean condition, ... Accompanied by yellow mohair cap lines. (£400 - £600) |
| 788 Royal Berkshire Yeomanry Cavalry 1871 pattern Troopers helmet. A rare example. Nickel skull decorated with brass laurel leaves; to the front a helmet plate of a brass eight pointed star mounted with silvered strap inscribed “Royal Berkshire Yeomanry Cavalry”; gilt metal star and crescent from the Seal of the Borough of Hungerford to centre. To the crown is a Regimental pattern Albert foliage brass plume holder, which supports a red and white horsehair plume with rose boss. This indicating the wearer as a bandsman. To each side are rose head bosses which support a brass velvet backed chin chain. Leather lining to the interior, Minor service wear GC. (£400 - £600) |
| 789 A Late Victorian Volunteer Battalion Other Rank’s grey cloth helmet. A scarce example of the light grey cloth Home Service Pattern helmet. Complete with white metal cross piece,to the crown (Spike absent) and rose bosses. The interior with leather sweatband. and a leather edging can be found to the edge of the helmet. Little age wear, retains a good shape. (£100 - £150) |
| 790 Royal Midlothian Yeomanry Cavalry Officer’s Helmet circa 1860. A good and rare example of the pattern adopted by the regiment around 1860. Patent leather skull, peak and neck peak. To the crown of the helmet a silver plated cross piece this supports a silver plated flame finial, worn in undress (plume worn in full dress). Two lion head bosses support a velvet backed interlinked chin chain. To the front a helmet plate comprising: a large silvered thistle wreath surmounted by a Crown; within the wreath, an applied gilt Garter, enclosing the Star of the Order of the Thistle in gilt. Below the Garter, among thistle sprays, four gilt scrolls inscribed “Royal, Midlothian, Yeomanry, Cavalry”. The interior retains the original leather sweatband. A little age wear, the skull retains a good shape. (£800 - £1,200) |
| 791 1944 West African Frontier Force RAMC Bush Hat. A good example of green felt, with single tape pagri. Retaining RWAFF insignia of a green triangle (faded), with a maroon bar below. To the fold up flap is fitted a RAMC cap badge. The interior retains leather sweatband with clear 1944 date stamp. Chinstrap present but broken. GC Dusty condition ... Accompanied by a pair of fibre ID tags “7381183 CE Bubb DW” (£60 - £100) |
| 792 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Officer’s 1871 pattern helmet. A fine example worn by Lieutenant Colonel Hereward Sadler. Gilt metal skull decorated with laurel leaves; to the front a white metal Garter star bearing gilt metal strap “The Carabiniers” which encircles silvered Royal Crest. Fluted gilt spike supports a white regimental pattern horsehair plume with gilt metal rose boss. Brass rose head boss to either side support the brass leather-backed chin chain. The interior with a cotton lining. VGC. Both the helmet and plume are housed in separate metal storage tins. The helmet tin with a brass name plate engraved “Capt Hereward Sadler 6th Dragoon Guards” (£1,500 - £2,000) Lieutenant Colonel Hereward Sadler had served in the ranks of the Imperial Yeomanry during the Boer War before he was granted a commission into the 6th DG. He was promoted to Captain in 1910 and at the outbreak of the war embarked for France gaining the 1914 Star. He was appointed Lt Col in 1919. |
| 793 Montgomeryshire Imperial Yeomanry OR’s helmet. A good, scarce example, modelled on the 1871 pattern helmet. Nickel skull mounted with an eight pointed backing star; the strap inscribed “Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry”; Welsh dragon to centre. Two rose head pattern bosses support the interlinked chin chain, with later backing. The crown bears a spike that supports the white horsehair plume. The interior retains leather lining. Minor wear, number of small dents to skull. GC. (£400 - £600) This pattern was introduced to the regiment in 1882, the white horsehair plume followed 1896. |
| 794 Leinster Regiment Victorian Officer’s forage cap. A good scarce example by Webb & Bonella, London of dark blue melton cloth with scarlet band. Patent leather peak with 3/4 inch gold embroidery. Black corded button and braided figure ornament the crown; the welt with gold French braid indicating the Officer is of Field Rank. To the front, a finely detailed silvered Prince of Wales’s plumes mounted with gilt coronet and scrolls inscribed “Ich” “Dien”. Below these scrolls, a further straight gilt scroll inscribed “The Leinster”. Padded crimson silk lining complete with sweatband (partially detached). Several small moth holes generally not affecting appearance. GC (£600 - £650) |
| 795 21st (Empress of India) Lancers Officer’s lance cap. A fine and rare example of a turn of the century Officer's lance cap. The skull of black patent leather with the upper portion of French Grey melton cloth, with gold gimp cord across the top and down the angles. To the left side is a gold bullion rosette with embroidered regimental device of a VRI Cypher onto a velvet ground. This supports a gilt plume cup and replacement white stitched swans feather drooping plume. The gilt lance cap plate is mounted with silvered King’s Crown Royal Arms, battle honour Khartoum, regimental device and title scroll. Patent leather peak with gold bullion lines. Two gilt metal lion head boss’s support chin chain with velvet backing. Leather sweat band and traces of crimson silk lining retaining embossed stamp for Hawkes & Co. London. Slight age wear, plate remains bright with congealing to the back of the skull, one o two very small moth holes and nips to the melton cloth. GC (£4,500 - £5,000) |
| 796 Scouts Guards Officer’s Bearskin. A fine tall example, black fur of good shape terminating with tail to the rear. Internal wicker frame with leather sweat band and gilt brass chin chain with leather backing. The interior with an ink label “Hamilton 1st Scots Guards”. Near Parade Condition VGC. This example with provision for plumes to both sides. (£800 - £1,000) |
| 797 Officer’s Home Service pattern helmet. The helmet complete with gilt metal cross piece and rose bosses supporting a velvet backed chin chain. The interior with leather sweatband and ink name of “T. Keppel. The shell of the helmet is good, slight dent to crown. Gilt furniture dulled. Retains a good shape. (£200 - £300) The 1912 Army List shows a Captain T.R.H. Keppel formally of the Norfolk Regiment serving with the Indian Army from 1905 |
| 798 12th Prince of Wales Royal Lancers Field Officer’s Peaked Cap. A full dress example attributed to Major E.C. Fox MBE, who served in WW2 attached to the 27th Lancers. The cap of scarlet cloth, with blue piping to the welt of the crown and quarters. Complete with regimental King’s Crown silvered and gilt cap badge and a row of bullion to the peak. VGC. The sweatband with the ink name fox and housed in the original Herbert Johnson box, which is addressed to Major E.C. Fox. (£60 - £100) Major Fox had joined the Regiment in the ranks and at the outbreak of WWII was a Sergeant Major. He was instrumental, along with Colonel Ian Smith, in forming the 27th Lancers. In 1945 he was commissioned Quartermaster and saw service in Palestine and Malaya. |
| 799 Royal Dragoons WW2 grey beret. A good very scarce example. Grey woollen body with leather binding and black cotton lining bearing Cairo maker’s logo. Officer’s eagle pattern collar badge (JR Gaunt, London) to front. Minor service wear otherwise generally VGC. (£150 - £200) These were introduced by Colonel Heyworth early in 1940 after the Royal Dragoons had moved from Palestine to Egypt and converted to an armoured car regiment. They were paid for out of regimental funds and made by a Cairo tailor. Although popular with both HM King George VI who was C in C Royal Dragoons and with FM Montgomery, the War Office continued to voice its objections and by the end of the war it was replaced by the familiar black beret of the RAC |
| 800 WW2 Japanese Marine Cotton Cap. This example is made of green cotton material. To the front an embroidered Marine device and a cloth chinstrap. To the body a single black band. The interior lining with issue stamps. GC. (£60 - £100) |
| 801 WW2 Japanese Army Woollen Cap. This example is made of green wool material. To the front an embroidered Army Star device and a leather chinstrap. The interior lining with issue stamps. GC. (£60 - £100) |
| 802 WW1 British Army 1917 Pattern Trench Cap A good unissued example of the serge trench cap. Khaki wool cloth with cotton lining and sweatband. Complete with General Service brass buttons supporting correct thin leather chinstrap. The lining with issue stamp for 1922. Unissued, little storage wear. Near VGC. (£80 - £120) |
| 803 WW1 British Army 1918 Denim Pattern Trench Cap A good unissued example of the denim trench cap. Khaki cotton cloth with cotton lining and sweatband. Complete with General Service economy leather buttons supporting correct thin leather chinstrap. The lining with issue stamp for 1918. Unissued, little storage wear. Near VGC. (£100 - £120) |
| 804 WW2 Home Guard S Zone London Unit Marked Steel Helmet. A scarce example, of the Tommy pattern helmet with green painted finish. To the side a painted device of a red “S” above “Zone” within a yellow wreath. with initials HG and LDV. Complete with a 1941 dated lining and elasticated chinstrap. Stencil clear. GC. (£60 - £100) S Zone covered the North London units of the Home Guard. A similar helmet is illustrated in the book “In the space of a single day” Insignia and Uniforms of the LDV and Home Guard” by Mills & Carney. |
| 805 WW1 Early example of the A Pattern Raw Edge Brodie Helmet worn by the Music hall Star Sir Harry Lauder This is a scarce example of the A pattern helmet retaining much of the light green painted finish. The shell bearing the stamp “IKS 4”. Retaining two piece leather chin strap with buckle and a private purchase style padded cotton skull cap lining. Overall GC a little age wear. The helmet is accompanied by a label with hand written note ‘ Steel Helmet worn by H.L. at Arras while being bombarded. It was a narrow shave I was nearly not writing these lines” Also to the reverse “Harry Lauder Collection”. (£200 - £300) Sir Harry Lauder the great Scottish Music hall star, following the death of his son Captain John Lauder in France during December 1916, tried to enlist but was refused due to his age. Desperate to do his bit for the war effort, he approached the War Office and was granted permission to go to France and entertain the troops. With a piano strapped to the front of a military vehicle travelled up and down the front giving shows in base camps, hospitals and forward positions. This was his faithful tin hat. |
| 806 WW1 Portuguese M1916 Steel helmet. A good clean example, fluted steel skull with original green painted finish. The interior with leather sweatband and four piece cotton lining. Complete with chinstrap. Near VGC. (£100 - £150) |
| 807 WW1 British Brodie Helmet. A good example of the B pattern helmet the skull with a brown painted finish. Complete with lining, with felt covered cushion to the crown and leather chin strap with sliding buckle. Little age and service wear GC. (£80 - £120) |
| 808 Irish Army steel helmet. An example closely resembling the WW1 Imperial German helmet, retaining three pad leather lining,. Green finish to the shell and complete with a chinstrap. Minor age wear. GC (£50 - £75) Made by Vickers Limited. |
| 809 WWII Japanese Marine Combat helmet. A scarce example, the skull with green painted finish and painted Anchor to the front. The interior with three pad leather lining (these with Japanese writing) and retaining original web chin strap. Slight age wear GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 810 WWII Japanese Army Combat helmet and Cover. A scarce example, the skull of the helmet with green painted finish and mounted Army Star to the front. The interior with three pad leather lining (these with faint Japanese stamping) and retaining original web chin strap. Fitted with original green cotton cover, this with a web band and Army Star device to the front. A little storage wear, near VGC. (£400 - £600) |
| 811 WW2 British Civil Defence Head Fire Guard Cruize Helmet. A rare example with spring fitted splinter flip shield. The example is painted white to the shell with three black circular bands and to the front “HFG” (Head Fire Guard 1st phase period). These initials are repeated on the shield which is also painted white. The interior of the helmet and shield are a matching blue, green paint finish. Complete with lining, this dated 1939 and with an elasticated chinstrap. (£150 - £200) |
| 812 WW1 British Trench Cap. This is an unusual period example and appears to be an economy version of the 1902 Stiff pattern cap. Khaki wool material with a stiff peak. The body and crown are floppy as per the 1917 pattern cap. The interior with blue cotton lining and wax cotton sweatband. Retaining Royal Artillery Cap Badge, General Service buttons and correct WW1 pattern thin brown leather chinstrap. GC Minor stitching faults to one side of the peak. (£100 - £120) |
| 813 Somerset Light Infantry Great War Period Officer’s service dress cap. A good example tailored in Dough skin, complete with General Service buttons, correct thin brown leather chinstrap and bronze cap badge. The interior with cotton lining and leather sweatband. Minor age wear, GC. (£100 - £125) |
| 814 Royal Horse Guards Officer’s helmet An extremely fine post 1953 example. Skull of German silver decorated with gilt brass laurel and oak leaf design. Gilt rose pattern ear bosses support a gilt brass leather backed chin chain. To front, helmet plate of half laurel/half oak leaf wreath surrounding the collar of the Order of the Garter and surmounted by a Crown. Mounted to centre is a cut silver star of the Order of the Garter. The gilt pierced Garter is set onto blue enamelled ground, to the centre, the Cross of St. George in red enamel. To the top of the helmet a gilt and silver spike rises from an eight pointed star and supports the simulated scarlet yak hair plume. Plume is surmounted by a fine rose pattern gilt boss. Complete with original lining. Minor service wear, Near Parade Condition VGC. (£1,000 - £1,500) |
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| 816 WW1 Dorsetshire Regiment Divisional Badged Other Rank’s Wolseley Foreign Service helmet A scarce attributed Great War pattern example of an issue foreign service helmet. To each side is a large 2 1/2 x 3 inch green square to the folded pagri. The interior retaining leather sweatband and retains original paper issue label 1913 and WD issue stamp for 1913. Additional to these stamps in pencil is the name “1140 P.L. Taylor”. A little dusty, remains in good condition with good shape. GC. (£220 - £250) 1140 Private Percy L Taylor is confirmed He later served with the Army Ordnance Corps, been promoted to Armourer Sergeant with the Regimental number T/1450 |
| 817 WW1 British Brodie B Pattern Steel Helmet. A scarce clean , near unissued condition example. The shell with green sand painted finish. The interior retaining original lining and leather chinstrap. This retaining original paper instruction label. Some mothing to the felt pad, otherwise Near VGC. (£150 - £200) |
| 818 5 Other Rank’s Lance Cap Horsehair Plumes. White ... 2 x Red ... Light Blue ... Dark Green. One retaining brass boss. Overall GC some service wear. (5 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 819 Victorian Officer’s Shako, Rifle Busby Plumes Three examples of feather plumes. Two black examples, one scarlet example. Each retains ring, holders absent. Plume height approx. 11 inches GC. (3 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 820 Selection of Home Service Pattern Helmet Spikes. Comprising: Spike and Base for two Volunteer Officer’s helmets ... Two similar for Regular Officer’s Helmets ... Similar for a Regular OR’s Helmet ... Two Volunteer Spikes ... Accompanied by three gilt mounts for a Staff Officer Bicorn hat feather plume. Plus other helmet spares. Overall GC. (13 items) (£60 - £100) |
| 821 Life Guards trooper’s helmet. A very good post 1953 example. Nickel skull with brass and silvered helmet plate to front. To each side, a gilded rose head boss supports the leather backed chin chain. A silvered plume holder supports a white horsehair plume with button pattern boss. Complete with its original leather lining. Parade Condition VGC. (£500 - £700) |
| 822 Blues & Royals Trooper’s helmet. A very good example. Nickel skull with brass and silvered helmet plate to front. To each side, a gilded rose head boss supports the leather backed chin chain. A silvered plume holder supports a scarlet horsehair plume with button pattern boss. Complete with its original leather lining. Parade Condition VGC. (£500 - £700) |
| 823 Royal Navy Captain’s Officer’s Cap. A good George VI period example of the regulation pattern service dress cap worn by Commanders and Captains of the Royal Navy. King’s Crown bullion Cap Badge. and a row of oak leaves to the peak. Complete with white plastic waterproof cover. The interior with leather sweatband good size. GC. This is similar to the WW2 pattern, probably dates from the early 1950’s (£40 - £60) |
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