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Victorian British Albert Pattern Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry Cavalry Helmet With Queen's Crown Helmet Plate, Plume Holder With White Horse Hair Plume, Associated Framed WW1 & WW2 Medal Group To Private J Clarkson Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry. Sn 21502 - 21502
The Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry (DLOY) was a yeomanry unit of the British Army from 1798 to 1992. Originally raised as part-time cavalry for home defence and internal security, the regiment sent mounted infantry to serve in the Second Boer War. During World War I it carried out mounted duties in Egypt and Palestine and on the Western Front. By 1917 the reserve units at home had become cyclists and the regiment serving on the Western Front joined an infantry battalion, seeing action at the Battle of Passchendaele, against the German Spring Offensive and in the final Allied Hundred Days Offensive. At the beginning of World War II the regiment gave up its horses and formed two regiments of medium artillery, which served in the Middle East, Italy and North West Europe. Postwar it became an armoured unit. Today its lineage is maintained by B (Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry) Squadron, the Queen's Own Yeomanry. This an original Victorian British Albert Pattern Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry Cavalry Helmet With Queen's Crown Helmet Plate, Plume Holder With White Horse Hair Plume. The brass helmet has its original nickel plated finish. It has the correct plume holder fitted with white horse hair plume & leather sweatband. It has Tudor rose boss devices to each side. It has its original Queen's Crown helmet plate. The helmet is approx UK size 7. The helmet is accompanied by a large period black & white photograph of the helmet. The card mounted photo has hand written name of the professional photographer /developer of the photo and developing method (illustrated). Also with the helmet is an associated 4 medal group mounted with bar for wear and set in a glazed frame. The medals consist of : WW1 British 1914-18 War medal, WW1 Victory medal, King George VI Territorial Efficiency Medal, the rims all engraved with the recipients details ‘Private J Clarkson Duke of Lancaster's Yeomanry Regiment 4293’ (the Territorial medal is number 400194) and WW2 1939-45 War Medal. All the medals have the correct ribbons. The medals are mounted on a bar with hinged pin for wear and set on a black felt card background within a glazed wood frame. The rear of the frame has a hinged plastic stand for desk or mantlepiece display. The frame has a removable back plate to allow the medals to be removed from the frame. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21502 (office table)
£875.00

WWII 1941 Dated British Military Mark 2c ‘Tommy’ Helmet with Original Liner Manufacture Marked by Briggs Motor Bodies (BMB). HE 849. - HE 849
The first delivery of the Brodie to British Army troops took place in September 1915, at the rate of 50 per battalion. Initially, there were far from enough helmets to equip every man, so they were designated as "trench stores", to be kept in the front line and used by each unit that occupied the sector. From 1936, the Mark I helmet was fitted with an improved liner and an elasticated, sprung webbing chin strap. This final variant served until late 1940, when it was superseded by the slightly modified Mk II. This example is dated 1941 and has the manufacturers name Briggs Motor Bodies (BMB) and L81 to the underside of the rim*see images*. The rim has no holes drilled into it which is scarce. The liner is fully intact with the webbing chinstrap and in excellent condition. The helmet features its original paint which is the early war KG3 shade. There is no size label present but is approximately size 7. The price includes UK delivery. HE 849.
£245.00

WWII Dated British Military Mark I ‘Tommy’ Helmet with Original Liner and Manufacturer Marked Rubery Owen & Co Ltd of Leeds. HE 848. - HE 848
The first delivery of the Brodie to British Army troops took place in September 1915, at the rate of 50 per battalion. Initially, there were far from enough helmets to equip every man, so they were designated as "trench stores", to be kept in the front line and used by each unit that occupied the sector. From 1936, the Mark I helmet was fitted with an improved liner and an elasticated, sprung webbing chin strap. This final variant served until late 1940, when it was superseded by the slightly modified Mk II. This example is dated 1939 and has the ‘I’ to signify Mark I with the manufacturers name RO & CO (Rubery Owen & Co Ltd of Leeds who manufactured helmets between 1939 and 1943) to the underside of the rim*see images*. The rim has no holes drilled into it which is scarce. The liner is fully intact with the elasticated webbing chinstrap and in excellent condition. The internal frame is marked; 7 VERO I 1938. The helmet still carries the majority of the military paint colour throughout. The price includes UK delivery. HE 848.
£345.00

A 1978 British WD Parachute Regiment Red Beret With Regiment Badge By British Compton Webb (Headdress) Ltd Size 57 & Post 1984 British Camouflaged Denison Smock Size 180/104 tO Captain D. Williams. Sn 11965. - 11965
This iconic Parachute Regiment Red Beret is in excellent undamaged condition with all material clean and intact. It is mounted with the original Metal Parachute Regiment winged badge. The rear of the badge has the correct mounts. The crown of the beret has printed detail in white ink under clear plastic film, "57 (size) 8405-99-976-0220 Compton Webb (Headdress) Limited A/78/CLO/54359/CB(CT)3b". The original, post 1984 British Camouflaged Denison Smock has elasticated cuffs, tail flap, full zip and correct ‘Scovill’ stud fasteners. (See page 177 of 'British Airborne Specialist Clothing From WW2 To The Present Day Denison' book by Bruce Wilson.) Dated by the addition of a First Field Dressing Pocket on the rear of the right hand upper sleeve which this smock has got. It has a green cotton label inside the collar marked 'Smock Parachutist's 8415-99-132-4016 Size 180/104 Name No Launder and Re Proof In Accordance With Specification UK /SC/3698" and it has hand written Capt. D. Williams 222/714". All material and stitching are clean and it is in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 11965.
£395.00

WW2 Australian Model 1942 (M42) Paratrooper’s / Airborne Troops Duperite Jump Helmet With Original Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 15801. - 15801
M42 helmets were issued to Australian Paratroopers & Airborne Troops during WW2. The helmets were made of Duperite fibre shock impact-absorbing material. The helmets were similar to the first of the British dispatch rider helmets. This is an original Australian Para’s M42 Duperite jump helmet. This helmet is complete with correct liner, brown leather sweatband and green leather vented ear protection, neck flap & chinstrap with buckle. The shell has its original olive green paint finish and brass ringed holes with original cord for addition of camo netting. The shell has a fine contemporarily repaired crack on the rear left side which is 3” in length but is totally stable, secure & only visible on close inspection. The brown leather sweatband is impressed with size '6 7/8'. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15801.
£595.00

Vietnam War American CIA Phoenix Program PRU (Provincial Reconnaissance Unit) Special Forces Beret With Unit Badge & Saigon Manufacturer’s Label. Sn 21449:5 - 21449:5
The PRU Provincial Reconnaissance Unit was created in 1966, the PRUs were small teams of tough Vietnamese paramilitaries used to seek out and eliminate the Viet Cong Infrastructure as part of the Phoenix Program. Under the control of the province chief but armed and paid by the American CIA, they were successors to the short lived Counter Terror Teams (CTT) that had been formed in the early 60's to hunt down VC leaders. Often comprised of former VC (Hoi Canh) or men looking for revenge, PRU teams were frequently accused of atrocities. The Provincial Reconnaissance Units were integrated into the National Police in 1972. The PRU also acted as advisors to the US Army in the field. An original copy of an image of PRU members with American troops operating in Vietnam during the war is illustrated in image 1. This is an original PRU beret. The black serge material is clean and intact. The crown of the beret has size marking ‘57’ and a nice original Saigon maker’s label both protected by its original clear plastic cover. The beret has the embroidered colourful cloth badge of the PRU (illustrated). The price for this Vietnam war special forces piece no doubt a veteran’s bring back includes UK delivery. Sn 21449:5
£395.00

Suez Crisis Era 1955 Dated British WW2 3rd Pattern Paratroopers Airborne Jump Helmet By CCL With Liner & Chin Strap (Size 7 ¼). Sn 21424 - 21424
After 1944 British para helmet production ceased for a number of years but re-commenced in the early 1950’s when new runs of the WW2 pattern helmets were needed to supplement supplies. This is an excellent, complete, original WW2 3rd pattern 1955 dated British Paratroopers Jump Helmet (see page 176 of British Airborne Headdress By Fischer & Lock). The helmet has the correct manganese steel shell with webbing liner & chin strap configuration with leather chin cup. This helmet has no dents and retains its original green paint. The leather sweatband is date stamped '1955' together with manufacturer's mark 'CCL' & size '7 ¼’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21424
£695.00

French Model 1882, WW1 Era Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet With Plume & Horse Hair Mane Manufacturer marked By G. Helbronner & Franck, Paris. Sn 9970. - Sn 9970
An excellent WW1 Era French Model 1882 Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet. The helmet has a white metal skull, brass peak binding, ear to ear wreath with grenade to the centre. The white metal of the skull has some tarnishing to small areas consistent with age. It has leather backed scales chin strap and ornate ear roundels one of which is Stamped by the manufacturer 'B. Franck, Paris'. The rear of the helmet is marked by the manufacturer 'G. Helbronner' together with number '59' and small ' Star with letter C'. It has a superb Medusa head finial and removable red Ostrich feather plume to the left side. It also has a plaited black horse hair falling mane. The exterior of the helmet has just light service wear. We have left it in its original uncleaned, as found condition. Proffessionally cleaned this impressive helmet would have an even greater dramatic appearance. The helmet is complete with cloth liner which is undamaged and has just the service wear to be expected. It is approx UK size 6 ½ . Price for this impressive helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 9970.
£1,350.00

French Late 1800's Third Republic Era Model 1876 Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet By Alexis Godillot With Plumes & Horse Hair Mane. Sn 17563 - 17563
An original Model 1876, France, Third Republic, Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet produced by Alexis Godillot (1816-1893). The helmet has a black painted metal skull, a brass peak binding, ear to ear wreath with ignited grenade to the centre. The skull has no dents. It has a leather backed scales chin strap with buckle and ornate ear roundels. It has a superb Medusa head finial with 'shaving brush' plume in its original brass holder and removable red ostrich feather plume to the left side. It also has a plaited red horse hair falling mane. The rear of the helmet is stamped 'Alexi Godillot' and with faint numbers which appear to be '15 6 74 9'. The helmet has its original leather sweatband liner which has some service wear. It is approx UK size 6. The price for this impressive helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 17563.
£1,595.00

WW2 1945 North Africa Campaign British Officer’s Slouch Bush Hat By Harritz Hat Factory South Africa With Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) Divisional/ Formation Patch, Ostrich Feather Plume & Pagri Headband. Sn 21363 - 21363
The Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) was a corps of the British Army responsible for land, coastal and lake transport, air despatch, barracks administration, the Army Fire Service, staffing headquarters' units, supply of food, water, fuel and domestic materials such as clothing, furniture and stationery and the supply of technical and military equipment. During WW2 the RASC served in all theatres of war including Italy & North Africa. This is an original WW2 Slouch Hat Bush hat by a South African manufacturer with formation patch of the RASC. The hat has its original khaki Pagri headband and its khaki body is undamaged. It has its original ventilation holes at the edge of the crown and press stud fastener on the left side of the brim and skull. The hat is mounted with its original embroidered cloth Divisional/ Formation Patch with Ostrich feather plume. The hat has its original leather sweatband . The sweatband is impressed by the maker ‘Harritz Hat Company’ and 1945 date. The sweatband has an ink hand written name ‘S.Kirkham’ most likely the Officer who owned this hat. The hat is approx. UK size 6 ½ and it is clean with no mothing. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21363
£475.00
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