Lot 5518

Description

Great Britain, Household Cavalry (Life Guards) 1871 pattern troopers helmet, a good Victorian period example, white metal body edged in brass trim, large elaborate bi-metal helmet plate surmounted by a Queen Victoria Crown, all lacquered, original brass chin chain, replaced leather backing, brass rosette side boss lacquered, white metal four-sided fluted plume holder with dent to ball, set on a brass star mounting plate, all white horsehair plume, liner with heavy wear and extensive damage almost entirely separating from the liner band and missing some of the leather tongues. Very fine.