Lot 5616

Description

Wolseley pattern white helmet, c1940s, with 6-pleated puggaree and this topped with thin black band, leather sweatband marked for, Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd', silk liner attached to this and helmet with material lining, leather chinstrap (appears to be unused and possibly a replacement) attached to inside hooks, together with large japanned storage tin, with maker's plaque, 'Hobson & Sons/Military Outfitters/1.3&5/Lexington Street/Golden Square/London/W', plaque ensigned with King's crown. Helmet with foxing, otherwise in excellent condition, tin also in better condition than usual, overall very fine.