British Victorian Era, The Bedfordshire Rgt Officers Helmet
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $550.00

Original era manufacture. A blue wool cloth covered helmet with a cork body, gilded alloy fittings throughout, including the beautiful helmet plate with and enameled center, silver regimental riband and Queen's crown.Tan cloth lining with a label from Hawkes & Co. of London, intact brown leather sweatband.The body is sound, not crushed or broken, with its leather backed, gilded alloy chinstrap present. The spike is not a tight fit, perhaps a replacement from another helmet.Of note, after the Trent Affair, the Bedfordshire regiment was stationed in Canada during the American Civil War as defense against a possible US invasion.