Blues and Royals Officers 1871 Pattern Helmet and Breast Plates.
A post-1953 example, the silvered skull complete with gilt metal overlays, the frontal Plate crowned rococo pattern silver beaded cut star with pierced Garter motto in gilt metal ground of blue and red enamel, with St George’s Cross, regulation pattern rose side ornaments and velvet lined chin chain. Standard pattern plume base and holder with red horse hair plume complete large rose finial and quilted lining; together with a pair of Officer’s Breast Plates, standard pattern in white medal trimmed with studded brass, complete with two leather lined straps, leather and fabric lining, some damage to the reverse commensurate with age and general wear and tear, the plume holder slightly bent, otherwise very good condition (lot) £1,200-£1,600

Please note that this lot is not suitable for shipping, but can be hand delivered within mainland Britain by prior arrangement.