16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet c. 1878-81, this is a composite example, the very fine frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black enamel ‘16’ (the gilt worn on the numerals), the quadrant and spike are silver plated as is the front trim and back spine, gilt chin chain (rubbed), side ornaments are reproductions, buff leather sweatband, the skull in sound condition £300-400