Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Queen’s Own Royal Regiment of Staffordshire Yeomanry Officer’s Helmet c. 1850-93, the black painted metal skull complete with all plated fittings, the elaborate frontal plate of 1847 heavy cavalry pattern, crowned laurel and oak sprays, a rococo shield bearing a silver beaded star thereon a pierced gilt strap ‘The Queen’s Own Royal Yeomanry’, in the centre on a plated ground a gilt Knot Simpliciter, original horse hair plume with plated rose finial, leather lined chin strap of infantry pattern, black linen lining (detached), the larger areas of the skull refinished, good overall condition £600-800