The Collection of Militaria Formed by The Late R. E. Handley 247
THE HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT VOLUNTEER BATTALIONS AN OFFICER’S 1880 PATTERN FORAGE CAP. A standard pattern example in blue cloth with black oak leaf pattern welt, the drooping peak inlaid with silver wire, to the front an embroidered badge being a crowned eight pointed star bearing the Garter and enclosing the Hampshire rose, narrow leather chin strap missing, the silks and velvet element of the badge worn and faded otherwise good condition
£300-400
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THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY VOLUNTEER BATTALIONS OFFICER’S 1880 PATTERN FORAGE CAP. Of standard outline but the blue cloth slightly lighter than the norm, black oak leaf pattern welt trimmed along the top edge with a narrow white cord, the front peak inlaid with silver wire and the top boss also of white cord, to the front an embroidered badge featuring a strung bugle horn enclosing a small tablet, this on a ground of green velvet bearing the letters DLI, complete with all linings and leather chin strap, some moth damage to the crown otherwise good overall condition
£300-400
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TWO OFFICERS’ FORAGE CAPS C. 1857 - 1880, AN OFFICER’S 1880 PATTERN FORAGE CAP, A GPO SHAKO. The first item being an infantry officer’s 1857 pattern of blue cloth with a horizontal front peak and bearing the vestigial remains of a scarlet cloth band indicating that the hat once bore the badge of the 87th Royal Irish Fusiliers, linings complete, lacking leather chin strap and top crown decoration; the second item c. 1859 - 1880 in Rifle Volunteers’ grey cloth with black leather horizontal front peak, the body with a plain black silk welt, the crown with a lace knop and silver cord decoration, the body unstiffened as issued, lacking chin strap but retaining all linings; the 1880 pattern of blue cloth but with a pale khaki hessian welt and bearing a small gold embroidered fused grenade, the front peak inlaid with gold wire (oxidised), the patent leather chin strap worn ‘up’ part fractured, the hat retains leather sweatband but lacks all other linings, the GPO shako of blue cloth with a red cord decoration to the crown, horizontal leather peak and leather bottom bracing band, complete with leather sweatband, sold as viewed not subject to return (4)
£150-250
250
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT AN OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET. A standard example complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal QVC plate overlaid with Garter and laurels, the centre lacking, a silver scroll at the base ‘The Northamptonshire Regiment’, the plate original to the helmet, the helmet sound overall but the gilt lacking on the spike, chin chain and side ornaments, small moth hole to the front peak
£200-300 251
THE 6TH (ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE) REGIMENT AN OFFICER’S COMPOSITE 1869 PATTERN SHAKO. A standard pattern blue cloth body fitted with two narrow bands of gold lace around the top, similar side elements but a broad lace band around the base, the chin chain and rear ventilator of correct pattern but the side ornaments are pierced lions’ masks, the frontal plate in mint condition is of the correct pattern for the 6th of Foot being crowned laurel sprays enclosing the Garter and in the centre a silver antelope over VI, the gilt plume holder mounted with VR cypher and bearing a white over red wool ball, the leather sweatband and quilted linings complete and bearing retailer’s details ‘Joseph Starkey, Conduit St., London’, some moth damage to the crown and rear left area of the body, otherwise in good condition
£500 -700
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