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1st VB. South Yorkshire Regiment Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-87. A fine scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and circlet “South Yorkshire 1st Volr. Batn.”; voided centre bearing strung bugle with White Rose of York lodged between the cords. Between the crown and the top of the wreath, an applied scroll “Defence not Defiance”. Three loops to reverse. VGC HQ at Wakefield. Previously 5th West Riding of Yorkshire RVC. Redesignated 1st VB. King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1888.

Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good scarce die-stamped brass example of universal crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and Garter, the voided centre with strung bugle. Two slightly pinched loops to reverse. VGC Hugh King states this pattern worn by New Zealand units. Hugh King Collection

Victorian OR’s helmet plate attributed to 20th Middlesex (Euston Square) Rifle Volunteer Corps circa 1878-80. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned star bearing laurel wreath and Garter; Royal Crest to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC HQ at Euston Square. 1880 redesignated as 11th (Railway) Corps and in 1881 attached to the KRRC as a volunteer battalion, 1882 transferred to the Middlesex Regt. and finally becoming 3rd VB Royal Fusiliers in March 1890. Attribution by Hugh King. Hugh King Collection

Victorian Volunteer Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with strung bugle on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Wear to plating on star points otherwise VGC. Hugh King states this pattern worn by New Zealand units. Hugh King Collection

Royal Artillery Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A good die-stamped brass example. Royal Arms over “Ubique” scroll atop a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt”. Two loops to reverse. GC

Scottish. Royal Scots post 1889 Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped brass example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath (KK 287) and detachable bi-metal centre (KK 292). Two loops to reverse of each. VGC

1st Hampshire Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers) Edwardian OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A rare die-stamped white metal example. Royal Arms with scroll below inscribed “1st” over a gun resting on a scroll “Hampshire. R. Garr. Art. (Vols)”. Three loops to reverse clipped short. Lions tail on Royal Crest and Unicorn’s horn absent. HQ at Southampton.

Royal Artillery OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A good die-stamped brass example. Royal Arms over “Ubique” scroll atop a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt”. Three loops to reverse. VGC

Royal Engineers Territorial Force Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine scarce die-stamped example. Gilt Royal Arms, pierced around the shield, a scroll below bearing laurel spray (mounted over Ubique scroll) resting on tri-part scroll “Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 860) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 860 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”. Hugh King Collection

Canadian 36th Peel Regiment of Militia OR’s helmet plate post 1908 helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped brass example of star pattern mounted with crowned circlet “Canadian Militia, “36” to centre. Two flat loops from overlay extend through the star. GC See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 158.

Canadian 5th Royal Scots of Canada OR’s helmet plate circa 1884-1901. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned star bearing laurel wreath and circlet “Royal Scots of Canada. Ne Obliviscaris”; boar’s head over “5” to voided centre. Two replacement loops to reverse. Touch of verdigris, GC. See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP. 87.

Canadian 27th Lambton Regiment (St. Clair’s Borderers) OR’s helmet plate circa 1900-01. A good scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned star bearing Garter and maple wreath, “27” to voided centre. Two loops to reverse. Several rays mis-struck. GC See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 136.

Canadian 57th Regiment Peterborough Rangers helmet plate circa 1904-20. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass OR’s example. Within a Crowned Union wreath augmented with maple leaves, “57” on a seeded ground. Three loops to reverse (base of each with verdigris). VGC Raised 3rd May 1867; redesignated 57th Bn. of Infantry Peterborough Rangers 16th January 1880 and 57th Regiment Peterborough Rangers 8th May 1900. See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, SBP 204. Provenance Hugh King Collection. See Bosleys June 2006, Lot 120.

Canadian 89th Regiment of Militia OR’s helmet plate circa 1901-14. A scarce die-stamped gilding metal example. Crowned maple wreath that encloses a shield bearing the pierced numerals, “89” a tower and three upright swords, a beaver at the base; side scrolls “J’y Suis” and “En Garde” and at the base a scroll, “Temiscouata Rimouski”. Three loops to reverse. VGC Originally raised in 1869 as the Rimouski Provisional Battalion and a unit in the Canadian Military District No.7 (Quebec). See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 265. Provenance Hugh King Collection. See Bosleys March 2008, Lot 120.

Army Service Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A gilt example of crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with silver “ASC” cypher on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Traces of gilt only otherwise GC. (KK 983)

Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath joined at the top by a scroll inscribed “Gibraltar; fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a pierced strap inscribed “Per Mare per Terram” on blue painted ground (originally enamel). To the centre, a silver globe in relief. Beneath the anchor, an applied silver strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. Gilt worn, overall heavy service wear. (KK 1091)

Norfolk Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A fine gilt example by J&Co. (Jennens). Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the black velvet centre mounted with Britannia in silver. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a silver tri-part scroll “The Norfolk Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. Minor service wear, near VGC. (KK 223)

New Zealand 3rd Bn. Otago Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped brass example. Crowned star bearing fern wreath and circlet inscribed “3rd Batt. Otago Rifle Volunteers” with “Propatria” scroll across the base; shield bearing Southern Cross to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. Retains manufacturer’s original lustre. VGC

Indian Army. 16th Rajput Infantry (The Lucknow Regiment) helmet badge. A fine scarce die-stamped brass example. “16” surmounting turreted Gateway of Lucknow inscribed “Defence of Lucknow”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Cox 2404) Redesignated 16th Rajputs (The Lucknow Regiment) under Kitchener’s 1903 reforms; then 10th Bn (The Lucknow Regiment), 7th Rajputs in 1922.

Indian Army. 4th Cavalry Hyderabad Contingent Victorian Officer’s helmet badge circa 1890-1903. A fine scarce die-stamped gilt example. Superimposed on crossed lances. an Imperial crowned IV over CHC cypher; scroll across the lower lance sections inscribed “Central India” with “Burmah” scroll below. Four loops, toned black, to reverse. Gilt worn otherwise GC. Raised in 1826 as 4th Regiment Nizam’s Cavalry and became 4th Cavalry Hyderabad Contingent in 1854. 1890 they became the 4th Lancers Hyderabad Contingent and in 1903 redesignated 30th Lancers (Gordon’s Horse).

Highgate School Cadet Corps Victorian pouch belt plate. A good rare die-cast example. Silver crowned brass blank tablet surmounting laurel wreath; mounted to the seeded centre backing plate, a shield charged with knight’s helmet, sword and griffin’s head. Three screw posts to reverse. GC Affiliated to 3rd MC RVC. Hugh King Collection

1st West York Rifles Militia Victorian Officer’s silvered helmet plate circa 1878-81. A very fine and scarce short-lived die-stamped silvered example. Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet “West York Rifles”; strung bugle to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC Formed 21st August, 1759 at Leeds; redesignated First West York Rifle Militia 12th September, 1853. Became 3rd Battalion The King`s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881

South African Kimberley Cadets 1890’s Victorian helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned Maltese cross mounted with Thistle star bearing strap “Kimberley Cadets”; a shield resting on a scroll “Spero Meliora” to black patent leather centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (Owen 2799)

14th Middlesex (Inns of Court) Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Maltese cross surmounted by a crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Inns of Court”; lions between the arms of the cross; below the bottom arm, a scroll inscribed “Middlesex”. To the voided centre, within a circlet inscribed “Salus Populi Suprema Lex”, a strung bugle with “14” between the strings. Three pinched loops to reverse. VGC Raised as 23rd Middlesex in 1859 and renumbered 14th Middlesex in 1880. Hugh King Collection

Civil Service Volunteer Rifle Corps Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Maltese cross, with lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed “Civil Service Rifle Volunteer Corps”, voided centre with Prince of Wales’ plumes. Two replacement loops to reverse with lead strengthening repair to one arm. Some verdigris. AF Originally raised as 21st Middlesex Rifle Volunteers in 1859 it was renumbered 12th (Civil Service) Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps in 1880 became 15th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own, Civil Service Rifles) in 1908; it amalgamated with 16th London in December 1921. Hugh King Collection

15th Middlesex (Customs & Docks) Rifle Volunteers Victorian post 1880 Officer’s helmet plate. A fine scarce die-stamped darkened white metal example with burnished highlights. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the angles, bearing circlet inscribed “15th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers”; strung bugle to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC Originally raised as 24th in 1860 by Customs Officers in the London Docks, renumbered 15th Middlesex RV in 1881 becoming a VB of the Rifle Brigade amalgamating with 2nd Tower Hamlets to form 17th Bn. London Regiment in 1908. Hugh King Collection

Bloomsbury Rifles Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet “Bloomsbury Rifles”; strung bugle to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. Minor distortion. GC 37th (St. Giles & St. George’s Bloomsbury) Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps raised in 1860; redesignated 19th Middlesex RVC in 1880; 1881 became a VB of the Rifle Brigade but without a change in title; merged with 1st Mx. RVC to become 9th (County of London) Bn. London Regt. (Queen Victoria’s) in 1908 Hugh King Collection

Civil Service Volunteer Rifle Corps Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, with lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed “Civil Service Volunteer Rifle Corps”, voided centre with Prince of Wales’ plumes in white metal. Three loops to reverse. Slight distortion. GC Originally raised as 21st Middlesex Rifle Volunteers in 1859 it was renumbered 12th (Civil Service) Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps in 1880 became 15th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own, Civil Service Rifles) in 1908; it amalgamated with 16th London in December 1921. Hugh King Collection

20th Middlesex (Artists) Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate 1880-1908. A fine scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Maltese cross surmounted by Imperial crowned “MR” cypher with “20” resting on a scroll inscribed “Artists”. Centre of cross mounted with oval device bearing conjoined heads of Mars and Minerva and inscription “Cum Marte Minerva”. Three loops to reverse. VGC Badge designed by J.W. Wyon the famous medal designer who served as a private in the Corps. Unit raised as 38th Middlesex RV, renumbered 20th in 1880. Attached to Rifle Brigade in 1881. 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 28th County of London (Artists Rifles). 1947 became 21 Special Air Service (Artists). Hugh King Collection

36th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good scarce short-lived die-stamped blackened example. Laurel wreath surmounted by Guelphic crown on “Middlesex” tablet; within the wreath, a Maltese cross, balls to the tips and lions between the angles, bearing circlet inscribed “Rifle” and ornamented by a laurel spray, “36” to centre. Wreath with four blank honour scrolls. One of two loops to reverse. GC Formed 29th February 1860 at Paddington; renumbered 18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers in 1880. 1st April 1908 transferred to the new Territorial Force as 10th Bn The London Regiment. Hugh King Collection

15th Middlesex (Customs & Docks) Edwardian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1902-08. A fine and scarce short-lived die-stamped blackened example. Large elongated star mounted with crowned laurel wreath; within the wreath, a Maltese cross, balls to the tips and lions between the angles, bearing circlet inscribed “Rifle” and ornamented by a laurel spray, strung bugle to centre. Wreath with four blank honour scrolls. Two of three loops to reverse. VGC Originally raised as 26th Middlesex Rifle Vols in 1860 by Customs Officers in the London Docks, renumbered 15th Middlesex RV in 1881 becoming a VB of the Rifle Brigade amalgamating with 2nd Tower Hamlets to form 17th Bn. London Regt. in 1908. Hugh King Collection

15th Middlesex (Customs & Docks) Victorian post 1881 OR’s helmet plate. A good die-stamped blackened example. Laurel wreath surmounted by Guelphic crown on “Middlesex” tablet; within the wreath, a Maltese cross, balls to the tips and lions between the angles, bearing circlet inscribed “Rifle” and ornamented by a laurel spray, plain centre. Wreath with four blank honour scrolls; between the base of the cross and the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Regiment”. One of three loops to reverse. otherwise VGC. Originally raised as 26th Middlesex Rifle Vols in 1860 by Customs Officers in the London Docks, renumbered 15th Middlesex RV in 1881 becoming a VB of the Rifle Brigade amalgamating with 2nd Tower Hamlets to form 17th Bn. London Regt. in 1908. Hugh King Collection

1st Gurkha Rifles Officer’s helmet plate circa 1891-1906. A very fine and rare die-stamped silvered example. Eight pointed star mounted with blackened laurel wreath and five pointed star with raised flat centre bearing applied blackened crossed kukris surmounted by “1”. Two loops to reverse. VGC Became 1st Prince of Wales’s Own Gurkha Rifles in 1906 when he visited India, then 1st King George’s Own Gurkha Rifles when he ascended the throne upon Edward VII’s death in 1910.

Indian Army. 25th Bombay Light Infantry mid 19th century helmet badge. A fine rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Circular shield superimposed on crossed flags, and ornamented with laurel and palm sprays; in a cartouche below the shield “25” with bi-part scroll to base “Meeanee Hyderabad”. Two old lead soldered loops to reverse. VGC Originally formed as 1st Extra Battalion of Bombay Native Infantry in 1820; redesignated 25th Regiment of Bombay Native (Light) Infantry in 1826; various slight changes to title until 1903 when redesignated 125th Napier’s Rifles; 5th (Napier`s) Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles in 1922.

17th Middlesex (North Middlesex) Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A fine scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed “North Middlesex Rifles”; voided centre with stung bugle, “17” lodged between the cords. Three pinched to reverse. VGC 29th formed 1st March 1860 at St. Pancras; HQ moved to Camden Town in 1864. Renumbered 17th in 1880 and became 19th London Regt. in 1908. Hugh King Collection

Victorian OR’s Universal Pattern helmet backing plate/star circa 1881-1901. A good die-stamped brass example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and provision for detachable centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 287)

First Surrey Rifles Victorian helmet plate circa 1878-82. A good die-stamped short-lived white metal example, probably worn by Sergeants. Maltese cross with lions between the arms, surmounted by a crowned scroll inscribed “1803-1859”. To the centre of the cross, a circlet inscribed “First Surrey Rifles”; within the circlet, a strung bugle with “1” between the strings. Beneath the lower arm of the cross a scroll inscribed “Concordia victrix”. Three replacement hoop style loops to reverse. Generally VGC.

East Surrey Regiment Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine die-stamped brass example. Universal pattern crowned star plate bearing laurel wreath, mounted with detachable centre (KK 322) comprising a circlet “East Surrey” with eight pointed star bearing Arms of Guildford to voided centre. Two loops to reverse of star, four to centre. VGC

6th Durham Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce white metal example. Eight pointed star, the topmost point displaced by a Crown. On the star, within a laurel wreath, a strap inscribed “6th Durham Rifle Volunteers”, strung bugle to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC 6th Durham RV (Tyne Docks) formed part of 2nd Admin Bn. which was consolidated in February 1880 as 6th Durham RVC but redesignated 5th in November of that year. Provenance Bosleys December 2005, lot 53.

Duke of Cambridge’s Own (The Middlesex Regiment) OR’s helmet plate circa 1902-14. A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned star bearing laurel wreath, mounted with circlet inscribed “Middlesex”; within the circlet, resting in a laurel wreath, Prince of Wales’ plumes over Duke of Cambridge’s Coronet and Cypher on “Albuhera” scroll. Three loops to reverse. GC The Middlesex Regiment earned the soubriquet “The Die-Hards” from the Battle of Albuhera on 16th May 1811 when the British engaged a much larger French force resulting in heavy British casualties. Colonel Inglis of the 57th (later 1st Bn Middlesex) was wounded but refused to be carried from the field but insisted on being placed by the Colours and urged his men on with cries of “Die hard, my men, die hard”. Out of the 570 all ranks the 57th fielded that day, 22 Officers and 400 men were killed or wounded.

2nd VB Royal Fusiliers post 1883 OR’s helmet plate. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned star bearing laurel wreath and circlet “Royal Fusiliers 2nd Volr. Battn.”, rose to the voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC Raised in 1861 as 46th Middlesex RV, redesignated 23rd in 1880 and as 2nd VB Royal Fusiliers in 1883. HQ at 9 Tufton Street, Westminster

2nd VB North Staffordshire Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1883-96. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example constructed from helmet plate centre and crown. Crowned circlet inscribed “North Staffordshire 2nd Volr. Battn”; Prince of Wales plumes to voided centre. Four of six loops to reverse. VGC HQ at Walsall. Hugh King Collection

2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) 1871 Officer’s helmet plate A very fine and scarce example. Facetted silver twelve pointed star mounted with gilt pierced Garter on a rich blue enamel ground. To the centre, a silver “VR” cypher set on a translucent red enamel ground. Three screw posts and pair of blades to reverse. VGC

Two band helmet stars and three helmet plate centres. Pre 1952 die-stamped brass example of crowned star pattern bearing laurel wreath and provision for detachable centre. GC ... a similar post 1952 example. VGC ... Helmet plate centres to Leicestershire Regiment, Royal Warwickshire Regiment (3 of 4 loops) and Devonshire band example on three small loops. (5 items)

East Surrey Regiment insignia. Helmet plate centre (KK 321) ... ditto (KK 322) ... crown for wear with centres in glengarry (KK 288) ... excavated 31st pork pie cap numeral ... cast brass crowned star mounted with Arms of Guildford. (5 items)

WW1 Bronze Soldier Statue. This bronze depicts full length an Infantry Private wearing the 1902 pattern tunic, steel helmet, 1908 webbing equipment and raided on an ebonized plinth. Detail, the plinth originally with a plaque, this now removed. GC Height 10 inches.

Boer War Large Pair of General Lord Roberts & Lord Baden Powell Spelter Figures. Each Officer is depicted on horse back, Lord Roberts wearing Wolsely pattern forgin service helmet and Khaki Drill uniform. Lord Baden Powell wearing his famous “Lemon Squeezer” pattern hat, his right arm held hight with sword at the ready. Each mounted onto thier orioginal ebonized plinth with title plaque. GC good colour. Height 20 inches.

Royal Horse Guards George V / VI Period Officer’s helmet A good example, the 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 the front, helmet plate of half laurel/half oak leaf wreath surrounding the collar of the Order of the Garter and surmounted by a post 1901 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 (small chip). To top of the helmet a gilt acanthus leaf holder supports the red plume. Complete with light blue silk lining (part shot). The overall condition is good, gilt bright.

Royal Dragoons Victorian Officer’s 1871 pattern helmet. A good restored example. The silvered skull surmounted by a gilt metal crosspiece and plume socket supporting a black hair 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 gilt hobnail eight pointed star mounted with silver oval strap inscribed “The Royal Dragoons”; gilt Victorian Royal Crest to centre. Gilt rose pattern ear bosses support the velvet backed, plain burnished chinchain. Complete with replacement faux silk quilted lining. Some service wear, peak trim split at the point. A good display item.

First Surrey Rifles Victorian Officer’s regimental pattern helmet circa 1860. An extremely fine and rare example unique to this unit. One piece black fur felt skull with pronounced front and rear peaks surmounted by a slender gilt cruciform with supports the large fluted gilt spike. To the front a gilt crowned wreath, half laurel half palm, surrounding a circlet inscribed “First Surrey Rifles”. To the centre, a silver strung bugle with “1” between the cords. Across the top of the peak, attacked to the gilt lion’s head bosses which support the velvet backed chinchain, a narrow band of gilt metal. To each side, equidistant to the cruciform base and lion’s head, a small gilt rose. To the reverse, a slightly bigger rose with hook to support the chinchain in the upright position. Lightly quilted crimson silk adjustable wide sweatband. A few stitching faults to chinchain otherwise generally VGC. Formed as South London RVC 14th June, 1859 at Camberwell. From February, 1860 shown as 1st Surrey RVC. It would appear this was Surrey’s answer to the leather head-dress by 32nd Middlesex RVC known as “Six-foot Volunteer Guards”. Provenance. It is believed this was firstly in the late E.J Absolon`s Collection, and then in the late Bill Dear`s Collection.

1912 British Army Other Rank’s Home Service Pattern Helmet. A very good example, retaining brass cross piece and spike to the crown and both rosehead chinchain bosses. The interior with leather sweatband and pink paper issue label 1912. Very clean condition. Helmet plate and chinchain absent.

Sudan / Boer War White Foreign Service Helmet. A rare example of the pattern commonly been worn during the late Victorian campaigns. This example with six panels, with cotton covered zinc button to the crown. The interior with retaining original leather sweatband, with crimson silk edging. Maker’s stamp of Hawkes & Co. Complete with leather backed chin chain. The helmet retains a good shape, pagri is now absent, evidence of a badge having been worn to the front. GC

19th Continental Cuirassier’s Helmet. A good and impressive example The brass body surmounted by a brass comb, embossed with laurels and supporting black horsehair plume, which falls to the right. To the front a flaming grenade device within a wreath. Two circular boss’s, mounted with five pointed stars support a brass chin chain with leather backing. The interior with leather liner. Overall GC leather dry and now fitted with an incorrect feather plume.

WW1 Period Other Ranks 1908 Dated Wolseley Foreign Service Helmet A rare example, with WD and broad arrow marks and dated 1908, originally khaki, but subsequently whitened, with puggaree and leather internal headband. Glazed cotton lining to brim, ventilator with screw button, and brown leather chinstrap. Some wear.

Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment) Victorian Officer’s helmet circa 1881-1901. A fine scarce example of the Home Service pattern blue cloth helmet complete with gilt metal spike, furniture and velvet backed chin chain (some stitching faults). To the front, a gilt crowned star mounted with full laurel wreath and silver Maltese Cross with applied gilt oak wreath and scrolls “The” “Derbyshire” “Regt” to the arms of the cross. To the centre, a silver Stag set on translucent blue enamel ground. To the base of the laurel wreath, an applied bi-part silver scroll inscribed “Sherwood Foresters”. Retains deep cream leather sweatband topped with crimson silk. Generally VGC. Housed in its japanned transit / storage tin (faint name). Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment) redesignated Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment) in 1902.

Denbighshire Yeomanry Officer’s Albert Pattern Helmet. An extremely rare example of this short lived pattern of helmet, worn by the Regiment from 1840 until the adoption of the busby in 1863. The skull of black japanned metal mounted to the front wit a silver plated helmet plat of square end ray form, mounted to the centre with the Prince of Wales Plumes, this flanked by a title scroll “Denbighshire Yeomanry”. The skull is also decorated with silver plated laurel leaves and to each side large lion head bosses support a silvered interlinked chinchain with velvet backing. To the crown an acanthus leaf plume holder supports and scarlet plume with flower head boss. The interior with soft leather lining. The overall condition is very good, but the helmet has been professionally restored to museum exhibition standard. The plume is later. This pattern of helmet was adopted by the Officers of the Regiment in 1840 and the Other Ranks in 1841.

Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry Trooper’s helmet. A rare example of the pattern of helmet introduced to the regiment in 1882. Modelled on the 1871 pattern, with silvered skull, mounted with acanthus leaf decoration. To the front the helmet plate of a eight pointed backing star, mounted with a title strap “Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry”, within this a Welsh dragon. Two rose head bosses support a interlinked leather backed interlinked chin chain. The interior is with leather lining. Minor wear GC. Now fitted with alternative spike to the crown. Please note fitted with spike not plume holder.

WW1 Imperial German M1917 pattern camouflage steel helmet. The helmet retains original steel band lining and two leather pads. The shell is with clear camouflaged painted finish. The helmet retains it’s original brown leather chin strap, with two adjustment buckles and an unusual D buckle to the middle. Camouflage clear clean condition GC.

WW2 Home Front Helmet: Tin Helmet with strap lacking liner with 282 stencilled to front in rusty condition (Issued from a Bilston Factory) together with Silver ARP lapel badge

Original WW2 German M35 Helmet: This example features the national tri-color decal as well as that for the German army, along with the pre-war "apple green" paint. with Liner and Chin Strap condition original and untouched.as Great Example