9th Queens Own Lancers Officer Lance Cap circa 1905-14. A g...

Hammer

£1,300

9th Queens Own Lancers Officer Lance Cap circa 1905-14. A good scarce example. The skull of black patent leather with the upper portion of black Melton cloth with gilt metal trips down the angles; black leather top. To the left side is a metal simulated bullion rosette with central regimental button. This supports a gilt plume holder which holds the black over white stitched swans feather drooping plume (metal stem cap fixing restored). The gilt lance cap plate is mounted with gilt Royal Arms, title scroll and silver AR cypher, revered and intwined. Gilt metal bound patent leather peak. Two gilt metal lion head bosses support the lather backed corded chin chain. Leather sweat band (small section replaced) and retaining crimson silk lining with gold tooled Hawkes & Co. details. GC Gordon Dine Collection.