Lot 5517

Description

Great Britain, The Royal Scots (Lothian 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 vinyl backing lengthened with brass jump rings and secured by original brass side rosettes, reproduction brass QVC enlisted ranks helmet plate with evidence of other helmet plates previously fitted, a good reproduction enlisted ranks brass spike and cruciform base, heavy moth tracking and light areas of soiling to the exterior of the blue cloth, some wear and damage to the leather trim, old replaced leather liner, interior with original War Department ink stamps and dated 1912 and marked 'Property of the Aldershot Tattoo'. Very fine.