Army Veterinary Department Officer’s Blue Cloth Helmet 1881-1901.
A fine example, the skull complete with all gilt metal fittings, the frontal plate of crowned star pattern with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black vitreous enamel a silver ‘AVD’ monogram, buff leather sweatband with crimson silk lining, with supplier’s stamp ‘L. Silberston, London S.W.’ to inside, the underside of both peaks with original dark green leather, housed in its original carrying case, very good overall condition £400-£500