£5,000
2nd Life Guards Officer helmet circa 1902-22.
A fine scarce 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, gilt metal ornate spine. To front, enamelled helmet plate of regulation pattern. To top of the helmet a gilt and silver fluted spike supports the white horse hair plume, this complete with a plain gilt domed boss. Complete with original silk adjustable lining, now slightly shot. Minor service wear, overall VGC.
Actual example illustrated in Head Dress of the British Heavy Cavalry by Rowe.
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