£2,000
12th Royal Lancers GvR Officer Lance Cap circa 1910-14. A fine scarce example. The skull of black patent leather with the upper portion of scarlet Melton cloth, with gold gimp cord across the top and down the angles. To the left side is a gold bullion rosette with embroidered GR Cypher onto a velvet ground. This supports a gilt plume cup and original scarlet stitched swan’s feather drooping plume. The gilt lance cap plate is mounted with silvered crowned Royal Arms, battle honours including those for the Boer War. Patent leather peak with gold bullion lines. Two gilt metal lion head boss’s support chin chain with leather backing. Leather sweat band to the interior with replacement lining. The gilt and scarlet remains bright and fresh, minor age wear. To rear of skull, small portion of patent AF and another with patent patch. Minor restoration. Generally VGC
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