Officer’s Home Service Pattern Helmet circa 1901-14.

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“The Manchester Regiment”

A good post 1901 example of an Officer’s Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet complete with gilt metal cross piece, spike and rose head bosses supporting a chin chain. To the front, a post 1901 gilt metal helmet plate, within the Garter, the star and Arms of Manchester set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath an applied silver tri-part scroll inscribed “The Manchester Regiment” The interior with leather sweatband. The leather sweatband Overall good clean condition. Helmet retaining all the original gilt finish. ... Contained in a correct pattern metal storage tin. Helmet made by Cater & Co, 56 Pall Mall, London. Paper label inside rim dated 1907.

Code: 54406