Lot 5511

Description

Great Britain, The Prince of Wales (North Staffordshire Regiment) enlisted ranks 1878 pattern Home Service helmet, a refurbished composite parts example, original blue cloth enlisted ranks helmet with black leather peak trim, original brass chin chain with replaced modern leather backing secured by original brass side rosettes, the left hand side a reproduction rosette, an old reproduction brass QVC enlisted ranks helmet plate, evidence of other helmet plates previously fitted, replaced officers pattern brass spike and cruciform base, lacquered, original leather liner. Some wear to the leather peak trim, areas of heavy moth tracking to the exterior of the blue cloth, very fine.