Lot 5514

Description

Great Britain, The Duke of Wellingtons (West Riding 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 brown vinyl backing secured by original brass side rosettes, reproduction brass QVC enlisted ranks helmet plate with evidence of other helmet plates previously fitted, an incorrect reproduction artillery enlisted ranks ball top and cruciform base, with a slightly anodised look, some moth tracking and light areas of soiling to the exterior of the blue cloth, some wear and damage to the leather trim in particular to the rear of the helmet, original leather liner, with heavy wear, interior with original War Department ink stamps and dated 1912. Very fine.