Pre 1914

BRITISH BOER WAR FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET.

A very nice condition all cork Foreign Service helmet, worn by an enlisted man in South Africa. All white soft Melton body covering the cork, green lined to the interior body with canvas lined inner bowl. Complete with its khaki field service cover, leather strap. To the interior of the helmet two individual printed labels, which read ‘PART WORN’ with what appears to be one or two different wea...  read more

Code: 92388

BRITISH BOER WAR FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET.

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Code: 92387

PRUSSIAN 1870 IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS .

A very nice example of an 187I Iron Cross 2nd class for the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, scarce type with noncombatant ribbon as awarded to nurses also awarded to British doctors who volunteered to serve with the German army, Black centre retains all original finish, excellent overall.  read more

Code: 92192

USA FELT CAMPAIGN HAT.

A rare piece of headdress in exceptionally good condition is the model 1895 U.S. campaign hat worn in the Spanish American War and the late Indian Wars. This example has some moth tracking to the main body but no distinct moth holes. Classic double stitched edge. Black ribbon around the base of the skull with its cavalry black and gold twisted cord officers lace. The hat has the punch hole air ...  read more

Code: 92017

BRITISH PRE WWI ROYAL RESERVE REGIMENT OF LANCERS FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET.

A Foreign Service helmet to a rare regiment. Standard enlisted mans white Foreign Service helmet, the cork helmet is in excellent condition, some rubbing to the rear right hand side of the skull and some thinness to the white on the nape on the rear neck. Complete with its enlisted mans brass spike, enlisted ranks full length chin chain and its scarce Royal Regiment of Lancers helmet plate. At ...  read more

Code: 91971

GERMAN PRE WWI PRUSSIAN HOHENZOLLERN 1848-1849 CAMPAIGN MEDAL.

Scarce medal in excellent condition, with its blue and yellow ribbon.  read more

Code: 91820

GERMAN PRE WWI BADEN BRONZE MEDAL FOR THE DEFEAT OF THE 1849 REVOLUTION.

Scarce award, excellent condition, with its original ribbon. All finish remaining.  read more

Code: 91816

ENGLISH BELL TOP SHAKO 11th FOOT.

An extremely rare bell top shako worn by an officer of the 11th Foot the Devonshire Regiment. The ball top shako was standard officers headwear from 1829 to 1844, the large 10½ inch circumference crown, the helmet is constructed in pressed felt with leather crown, leather peak, which is slightly loose where stitching has partly rotted, which holds the peak to the main body, pressed felt sides, ...  read more

Code: 78368

HONOUR ARTILLERY COMPANY SABRETACHE.

A magnificent quality sabretache belonging to The Honourable Artillery Company, the unit was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII, it has fought in countless wars and engagements throughout its history including WWI and WWII. Its current regiment, which forms part of the Army Reserve is the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army and the second most senior. An absolute...  read more

Code: 81340

ENGLISH LIFEGUARDS POUCH.

A superb quality officers pouch for the 1st Lifeguards. All leather pouch with its beautifully gilded Lifeguards officers pouch badge with large Victorian Crown, with its gold lace cross belt and all fitted into its velvet lined case with the original owner’s name ‘H.M.Walker Esquire 1st Lifeguards’ to the interior.  read more

Code: 81724