Army Ordnance Corps Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1902-14, 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 black velvet a silver shield bearing the Arms of Ordnance, the plate is original to the helmet, white leather sweatband, gilt loss to the ball finial and to the back spine otherwise in very fine condition
£300-£400
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Army Service Corps Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1888-1901, 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 red velvet (incorrect) a silver monogram ‘ASC’, the plate not original to the helmet, buff leather sweatband and retailer’s details ‘E. Carrington, Old Brompton, Kent’, some gilt loss but otherwise in good condition
£200-£300
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