THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET C. 1881-1901, a good quality example, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of red velvet a crowned Harp with attendant shamrock sprays in silver, title scroll below ‘The Royal Irish’, red moroccan sweat band with attached silk lining, supplier’s trade label for Maxsted, Regent St., London, contemporary ink inscription C.J.Howard, the plate original to the helmet, very good overall condition £500-700
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THE KING’S LIVERPOOL REGIMENT OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET C. 1881-1901, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of crimson velvet the White Horse of Hanover with scroll above ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’, leather sweat band with crimson silk attached lining, the plate not original to the helmet, the frontal plate in excellent condition, some gilt loss to all other fittings
