london militia officer's blue cloth helmet

Very rare 1878 pattern blue cloth home service helmet to the London Militia of dark blue melton cloth complete with white metal cross piece, spike and rose pattern ear bosses that support a white metal chin chain [Velvet backing missing]. It also has a white metal spine running down the rear of the helmet and a white metal trim around the front peak with the remaining helmet edge trimmed with a narrow band of patent leather. The interior has a leather sweatband and silk liner. To the front of the helmet is a white metal eight pointed star plate, the topmost point displaced by a Victorian crown. Mounted on the star is a gilt oak wreath. Within the laurel wreath is a garter in gilt metal and within that is a shield in gilt metal. The helmet has been re-badged at some stage in the past. Overall, in very good condition for its age and would make an excellent addition to any headdress collection.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: WXNV6VP5

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