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Click here to subscribeRoyal Warwickshire Regiment Victorian Officer's helmet plate circa 1881-1901 A good gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the dark blue velvet centre with the Antelope in silver, gilt coronet and chain. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a silver tri-part scroll inscribed 'The Royal Warwickshire Regiment'. Three loops to reverse. One central securing wire AF otherwise GC.
1st East York Artillery Volunteers Victorian helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed 'First' atop a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll inscribed 'East York Artillery'. Four loops to reverse. GC Formed 9th December 1859 at Bridlington; HQ later moved to Scarborough.
Old Bill WW1 Caricature Car Mascot The mascot is made of bronze and is a head and shoulders of Old Bill wearing steel helmet and scarf. The underside is stamped Copyright and is with registration number. GC with good patina. One small crack to scarf not effecting overall appearance. These mascots were popular during the 1920's and were purchased and mounted onto radiator caps.
South Staffordshire Regiment Victorian Officer's helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the black velvet centre bearing silver Sphinx on 'Egypt' tablet. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a silver tri-part scroll inscribed 'The South Staffordshire Regiment'. Three loops to reverse which bears numerals '16'. Service wear. (KK 250)
Victorian Oxford University Rifle Volunteers Other Rank's Blue Cloth Helmet. A rare example of the regulation Home Service helmet. Blue cloth complete with white metal spike, rose bosses which support a leather backed chin chain. To the front a Victorian helmet plate with title circlet 'Oxford University Rifle Vol'. The interior retains leather sweatband, this now dry. The overall condition is good. No evidence of another helmet plate having been worn
Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry Victorian Officer's helmet. A good scarce example of the 1871 pattern helmet. Silvered skull decorated with brass thistles; to the front a regimental pattern helmet plate bearing the title 'Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry'. Gilt spike supports a white regimental pattern horsehair plume with rose boss. To each side, a brass rose head boss supports a leather backed brass chin chain. The interior with leather lining with crimson silk edging. Overall GC slight age wear to the lining and damage to the wreath of the helmet plate. In 1877 adopted title Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry; 1908 redesignated Lothians and Border Horse.
Eton Volunteer Rifle Corps Victorian 1878 pattern helmet. A very fine example of a light grey cloth Home Service Pattern helmet complete with white metal cross piece, spike and rose head bosses which support the leather backed chin chain. To the front, an EVRC cypher surmounted by a strung bugle. Two bands of mohair lace around the helmet. The interior with leather sweatband and paper label of '... Hambro, Esq. de Hanlands'. VGC Raised as 8th Buckinghamshire RVC in 1860, reformed as 2nd Bucks (Eton College) Rifle Volunteers 15th June 1878. December 1887 redesigned 4th (Eton College) VB Oxfordshire Light Infantry, 1902 reverted to 2nd Bucks.
East Yorkshire Regiment Victorian Officer's helmet. An example of the 1878 pattern Officer's Home Service blue cloth helmet. Blue melton cloth with gilt crosspiece, spike and rose head bosses which support the velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a gilt helmet plate with central star and rose, the silver tri-part scroll inscribed 'The East Yorkshire Regiment'. The gilt to the helmet plate remains bright and fresh and the helmet retains a good shape. Please Note the leather lining is absent and evidence of another helmet plate having been fitted.
Welsh. Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry Officer's helmet A very fine example based on the 1871 pattern and adopted by the regiment in 1882. Silvered skull with silvered laurel leaf design. To the front, an eight pointed cut silver star mounted with central motif of the Welsh Dragon within a strap inscribed 'Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry'. A silvered spike supports a white horsehair plume with silvered rose boss to crown. Two rose head bosses support the velvet backed chin chain. Quilted material lining to interior. Overall near VGC.
4th Cheshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer's helmet A fine and scarce example of a 1901 Officer's Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet. The helmet is complete with silvered cross piece, spike and rose bosses supporting a velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a silvered helmet plate with title scroll '4th Cheshire Rifle Volunteers'. The interior with Leather sweatband with crimson silk edging, also tailor's details of Christy's London. Good clean condition. 4th Cheshire (Cheshire & Derby) Rifle Vols. had 'L' to 'N' Companies (late 23rd Derby) at Glossop. In December 1887 by GO 181 became 4th VB Cheshire Regt.
North Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry Victorian Officer's 1847 'Albert' pattern helmet. A fine and scarce example worn by the Regiment circa 1854-1901. Silvered skull decorated with gilt metal floral leaf design. Helmet plate bearing a brass title strap inscribed 'The North Somerset' with an entwined VR Cypher to the centre. Rose head bosses support a brass chin chain with leather backing. The plume holder of leaf design supports a white flowing horsehair plume with a rose head boss. The interior retains quilted cotton sweatband. Minor age wear near VGC.
1st Life Guards 1842 Albert pattern Officer's helmet This example attributed to Major George Rushout 3rd Baron Northwick. Silvered skull with giltmetal scrolling floral decoration to the front and rear peaks and also gilt oakleaf spin to the rear. To the front a fine gilt and enamel Victorian helmet plate of regimental pattern. The crown is surmounted by a gilt plume holder, which supports a white horsehair plume with gilt rose boss. A pair of gilt bosses support a leather backed chinchain. The interior with original silk lining. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING. The helmet has been disassembled and is now in parts. Gilt metal remains bright. Plate with no damage to enamel. Skull is good. Chinchain with stitching faults. Lining good. Plume in relic condition. One section of oakleaf gilt metal which would fit from helmet plate crown to plume holder is missing. All other parts appear present. George Rushout, 3rd Baron Northwick (1811-87). Educated at Harrow and Oxford graduating with both BA and MA, commissioned Cornet in the 1st Life Guards 1833, was promoted Lieutenant in 1837 and Major in 1842. MP for Evesham (over which he fought one of the last duels) and Worcester East.
6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Troopers helmet. An example of the 1871 pattern. Brass skull decorated with laurel leaves; to the front a white metal Garter star bearing gilt metal Garter which encircles the numeral '6' set on a black patent leather ground. Brass rose head boss to either side support the brass leather-backed chin chain. To the crown a brass spike which supports a white regimental pattern horsehair plume with rose boss. Overall GC, leather lining to the interior absent, some stitching faults to the chin chain.
7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards Trooper's helmet. A good 1871 example. Brass skull decorated with laurel leaves; to the front a helmet plate of silvered backing star with brass strap and 7 to the centre. Brass spike supports a black over white regimental pattern horsehair plume with rose boss. To each side are rose head bosses which support a brass leather backed chin chain. Original leather lining to interior. With minor service wear otherwise GC.
Australian. Derwent Regiment Edwardian helmet plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped with metal example with slender JR Gaunt, London tablet to reverse. Crowned strap 'Pro aris et focis' resting in a laurel wreath on a scroll 'Derwent Regiment'; rampant lion to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC
60th King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer's helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and scarce die-stamped blacked silvered example. Maltese cross, lions between the arms, surmounted by a crown resting on a scroll inscribed 'Peninsula'. On the cross, a circlet inscribed 'The King's Royal Rifle Corps', to the centre a strung bugle with '60' between the strings. The arms of the cross bearing honours. Beneath the bottom arm, a scroll inscribed 'Celer et Audax'. Three loops to reverse. VGC
Royal Sussex Regiment Officer's helmet circa 1901-14. A good example of the Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet by Marshall & Co . 57 & 58 Jermyn St. W complete with gilt metal cross piece, spike and rose bosses supporting a velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a gilt post 1901 plate with laurel sprays and Garter bearing central Maltese cross device superimposed on Roussillon plume. Retaining silver title scroll 'The Royal Sussex Regt'. Retains leather sweatband with crimson silk edging. Chinchain toned otherwise VGC.
3rd (Weston-Super-Mare) VB Somerset Light Infantry Victorian OR's helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed '3rd Volr. Batn. Somerset Light Infantry'; strung bugle to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC
60th King's Royal Rifle Corps Victorian OR's helmet plate circa 1878-81. A die-stamped blackened brass example. Maltese cross, lions between the arms, surmounted by a crown resting on a scroll inscribed 'Peninsula'. On the cross, a circlet inscribed 'The King's Royal Rifle Corps', to the centre a strung bugle with '60' between the cords. The arms of the cross bearing honours. Beneath the bottom arm, a scroll inscribed 'Celer et Audax'. Three loops to reverse VGC
WW1 Imperial German Prussian Other Rank's Artillery Pickelhaube A good example, with grey metal fittings to the ball top, edge trimming, rear spin and original chinstrap. The helmet plate of gilt brass. The interior with lining and issue stamp. Retaining State cockade. The helmet appears to be in original condition and appears to have been worn with this combination.
2nd Somersetshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian helmet plate. A good OR's die-stamped white metal example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed 'Somersetshire Rifle Volunteers', to the centre, the numeral '2' with provision for black leather ground. Three pinched loops to reverse. Appears removed from pattern card. VGC
South Africa. Wellington Volunteer Rifles Victorian OR's helmet plate circa 1892-1901 A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing title circlet; centrally the Wellesley crest and motto within laurel sprays. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 256)
Royal Marines Officer's helmet plate circa 1905-52. A fine gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel sprays and 'Gibraltar' scroll; fouled anchor to base. Centrally, a pierced strap inscribed 'Per Mare Per Terram' on blue enamel ground. To the centre, a globe in relief. Three loops to reverse. VGC
Royal Marines Artillery Band / Portsmouth Band Senior NCO's helmet plate. A fine die-stamped gilt example. Crowned star bearing laurel sprays and 'Gibraltar' scroll; fouled anchor to base. Centrally, a strap inscribed 'Per Mare Per Terram'. To the centre, a globe in relief. Applied silvered cypher of GVR mounted below. Two loops to reverse. Toned. VGC Worn by RMA Band 1912-23 then Portsmouth 1923-52.
South Africa. Oudtshoorn Rifle Volunteers Officer's helmet plate circa 1890-99. A fine and scarce die-stamped lightly silvered example. Crowned star with laurel sprays and title circlet; Cape Arms to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 270) Raised 15th February 1890, Captain C.M. Lind commanding. Plate worn on the white helmet adopted in 1891.
South Africa. Prince Alfred's Guard post 1874 Victorian OR's helmet plate. A good die-stamped white metal example. Within crowned laurel and oak sprays, the Garter and Royal Shield between VR, strung bugle above; across the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed 'Prince Alfred's Guard'. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 40)
South Africa. Kaffrarian Rifles Victorian pre 1899 OR's helmet plate. A good scarce blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing a circlet 'Kaffrarian Rifles (Nunc Animis)', a lion to red felt centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 103) Raised 20th December, 1883. Centre changed from lion to buffalo's head in October 1899 on change of uniform.
German Third Reich Czech Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia Fire / Police Helmet. This German steel helmet is constructed with ventilation holes to the skull and has a black painted finish. To each side a coloured transfer depicting a quartered shield with a white rampant lion and eagle in opposite corner used while a German Protectorate under the infamous SS-GruppenfŸhrer Reinhard Heydrich The interior retains crude lining and chinstrap. Good clean condition. Approx. 90% of transfers present.
Scottish. Border Rifle Volunteers Victorian post 1879 OR's helmet plate. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; on the cross, a circlet inscribed 'Border Rifle Volunteers'; to the voided centre, the crowned heart with scroll above inscribed 'Doe or Die'. Three loops to reverse. VGC
South Africa. Umzimkulu Mounted Rifles helmet plate circa 1884-88. A fine and rare die-stamped white metal example. Crowned floreated 'UMR' cypher. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 433) Umzimkulu Mounted Rifles 1884-88. Originally part of the Alexandra Mounted Rifles. CO Major H.T. Bru-de-Wald.
1st Hampshire Rifle Volunteers Officer's helmet plate circa 1880-1885. A good scarce silvered example. Crowned star mounted with laurel sprays and strap '1st Hants Rifle Volunteers'; black velvet centre bearing silvered strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. Back plate with surplus holes otherwise VGC. HQ. Winchester, in 1885 became the 1st Volunteer Battalion. See 'The Military Insignia of Hampshire & Isle of Wight' by Woods, Fig 3.13.
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