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*Original* British WWII Childs Steel Tommy Helmet. HE 840. - HE 840
This is an original British WW2 childs tommy helmet. The steel appears to have an old green lacquered green finish and has a raw steel edge. The helmet bears no stampings or identification although it has a glued in foam sweatband. The helmet has a khaki webbing chin strap secured to the rim by 2 copper rivets. The adjuster on the chin strap is made of pressed and stamped steel. The helmet measures 10 inches by 10 ½ inches diameter. The price of this childs wartime helmet includes U.K. delivery. HE 840.
£125.00

*Rare* WW2 Factory Fire Brigade Steel Helmet. Sn 2178. - 2178
A very rare WW2 Factory Fire Brigade steel helmet of the Battery Symbol factory. Original black paint with original blue and white transfer to the front with painted 'FB' below *the outer looks to have been later painted and has a residue that would no doubt be removed with a product* The liner is 6 ¾ " and dated 1940. The shell has the number '102' painted inside and a paper label, 'F. White' and chin strap. In good condition. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 2178.
£175.00

Victorian British 16th The Queen's Lancers Officer’s Lance Cap / Chapka With Gilt Fittings, Silvered Queen’s Crown Plate, With Pre Boer War Battle Honours Bullion Rosette & Black Cock's Tail Feather Plume. Sn 14666:7. - 14666:7
The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a Cavalry Regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers) in 1922. The Regiment was raised in 1759 by Colonel John Burgoyne as the 16th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, being the second of the new Regiments of Light Dragoons; it was also known as Burgoyne's Light Horse. The Regiment was closely involved, undertaking several cavalry charges, in the action leading up to the capture of the French Garrison of Belle Île in April 1761 during the Seven Years' War. It also made a major contribution to the British victories against the Spaniards at the Battle of Valencia de Alcántara in August 1762 and at the Battle of Vila Velha in October 1762 during the Anglo-Spanish War. In 1766 the Regiment was renamed after Queen Charlotte as the 2nd (or The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, the number being an attempt to create a new numbering system for the Light Dragoon Regiments. However, the old system was quickly re-established, with the Regiment returning as the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons in 1769. The Regiment arrived in New York in October 1776 for service in the American Revolutionary War. It was involved in fighting at the Battle of White Plains in October 1776, the Battle of Brandywine in September 1777 and the Battle of Germantown in October 1777 before seeing more action at the Battle of Crooked Billet in May 1778, the Battle of Barren Hill later that month and the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778. The Regiment returned to England in spring 1779. The Regiment next landed at Ostend in April 1793 for service in the Flanders Campaign and was present at the Siege of Valenciennes in June 1793, the Siege of Dunkirk in August 1793 and the Siege of Landrecies in April 1794. It also took part in the Battle of Beaumont in April 1794, the Battle of Willems in May 1794 and the Battle of Tournay in later that month before returning to England in February 1796. The Regiment was then based in Ireland between autumn 1802 and 1805. During the Napoleonic Wars the Regiment were ordered to support Sir Arthur Wellesley's Army on the Iberian Peninsula and landed at Lisbon in April 1809. The Regiment fought at the Second Battle of Porto in May 1809, the Battle of Talavera in July 1809 and the Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo in April 1810. The Regiment also saw action at the Battle of Bussaco in September 1810 the Battle of Sabugal in April 1811 and the Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro in May 1811. It next fought at the Battle of Salamanca in July 1812, the Siege of Burgos in September 1812 and the Battle of Vitoria in June 1813. It was next in action at the Siege of San Sebastián in August 1813 and having advanced into France, at the Battle of Nivelle in November 1813. The regiment took part in the Hundred Days landing at Ostend in May 1815. It charged with John Vandeleur's Cavalry Brigade at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. After the battle, their commander, Lieutenant-colonel James Hay, lay so badly injured that he could not be moved from the field for eight days. The Regiment had been the sole British Cavalry Regiment to serve throughout the Peninsular War and at the Hundred Days. In the Victorian era, the Regiment was dispatched to Ireland in March 1816 where it was re-designated as a Lancer Regiment in September 1816, becoming the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers). It returned from Ireland in June 1819 and was sent to India in 1822 where it saw action, using lances, against the Marathas at the Siege of Bharatpur in January 1826. It saw action again at the capture of Ghuznee in July 1839 during the First Anglo-Afghan War and at the Battle of Maharajpore in December 1843 during the Gwalior Campaign. It also took part in the Battle of Aliwal in January 1846, when the Regiment charged and dispersed a body of Sikhs ten times its size, and also fought at the Battle of Sobraon in February 1846 during the First Anglo-Sikh War. The Regiment’s title was simplified to the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers in 1861. It served in India between 1865 and 1876 and again between 1890 and 1899. Prior to the Boer Wars 1899-1902 the Regiment was awarded Battle Honours: Talavera, Fuentes d'Onor, Salamanca, Vittoria, Nive, Peninsula, Waterloo, Bhurtpore, Ghuznee 1839, Afghanistan 1839, Maharajpore, Aliwal, Sobraon. This is a scarce, original, Cavalry Officer’s Lance Cap of the 16th The Queen's Lancers (see multiple entries including pages 77 to 80 of the book ‘Head Dress Of The British Lancer’s 1816 To The Present’ by Rowe & Carman which illustrates & describes, in detail, the components & construction of Lance caps & Victorian 16th Lancer’s plates similar to ours). The Lance Cap has the correct internal construction, skull and peak of black patent leather with waist of Gold lace and red band. The rear has the correct gilt metal ring & hook with 4 leaf mount. The peak is adorned with gold purl. The cloth top and sides are covered in black cloth of the Regimental facing colour. Gold cord extends across the top of the cap and down the 4 angles. The cap has the correct bullion ‘VR (Victoria Regina) rosette on a field of red and Lion’s head bosses with velvet backed link chain. It has a brass plume boss with dramatic correct black Cock's tail feather plume. The cap is fitted with the correct Victorian gilt metal rayed plate and silvered badge comprising the correct Victorian Crown Royal arms & correct pre Boer War Battle honours above banner ‘Sixteenth Lancers’. The Lance Cap is complete with original leather sweat band and silk liner which has become detached. The sweatband is complete but has service wear to be expected. The cap is approx UK size 6 1/2. The price for this impressive Lance Cap to a Prestigious Lancer’s Regiment includes UK delivery. Sn 14666:7.
£2,950.00

Chinese Latest Generation TK-21 Fighter Jet Pilots ‘Smart Helmet’ with Oxygen Breathing Mask Microphone Socket and Visor Cover. HE 823. - HE 823
An original Chinese fighter jet helmet provided with grey shell paint which includes a new three-dimensional red star device in place of the previously painted red star emblem. Accompanying the helmet is the YM-12 mask which is dark jade green is of the non-pressure demand type, obviously intended for use at lower altitudes and lacking a pressure-compensating valve component. The helmet colour was changed from white (originally thought to help facilitate wearer cooling under sun-heated transparent glazed canopies) to dull grey due to concerns about the visual contrast aspects of white helmets possibly aiding visualisation of the cockpit by opposing hostile aircraft. The helmet is in very good condition throughout; the grey paint still has its original finish, the plastic on the visor, mask and sockets are all in excellent condition. The webbing, stitching and foam leatherette ear pads are undamaged and the visor cover is in perfect condition. The label inside states a size 2 which would equate to 56/57cm. The price includes UK delivery. HE 823. (Right hand rear shelf 2nd down)
£395.00

Victorian Era, British Fire Brigade, Brass Fireman’s Merryweather Helmet and Liner. Sn 21221 - 21221
This is an excellent Victorian era brass Fireman's Merryweather helmet and liner. Merryweather helmets were used by British fire brigades from the Victorian era into the early 1900’s. These helmets were modelled on the helmets of the Sapeurs-pompiers which Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw had seen on a visit to Paris and introduced to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in London in 1868, replacing a black leather helmet. The design was widely copied by other British and British Empire fire services. These helmets were made of brass. This brass helmet has no dents and is complete with its original leather backed brass link chin strap, high combe with embossed dragon design sides and leather liner. The front has a crossed fire axes and hose badge. The chin strap is secured with two rotating brass rosettes, one either side. The has a period hand written label that looks like ‘Fireman Shepard, hat 7 full Lowe Head’. The helmet is approx. UK size 7. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21221 (on top of bookcase office)
£675.00

Post 1901 Volunteer Artillery Officer's Home Service Pattern, Blue Cloth Helmet With Ball Top Mount, Silver Plated Fittings & Frosted Silver Helmet Plate. Sn 10946 - 10946
This is an original Post 1901 ball topped Volunteer Artillery Officer's Home Service blue cloth helmet. It has silver plated fittings including metal cross piece, ball top and rose bosses supporting velvet backed link chin chain. The front of the helmet bears the impressive silver frosted Volunteer Artillery Helmet Plate with Kings Crown, Royal Arms, with scroll below over an artillery piece resting on a scroll. The helmet plate is original with correct lug mounts. The silver plating on the fittings has wear consistent with age. The helmet is complete with leather sweatband, stitched panel lining and red material with draw string all in excellent clean condition. The crown of the helmet has an excellent leather label embossed in gold 'Best London Manufacture'. It also has a small printed size label '6 7/8'. The price for this quality helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 10946
£925.00

**EXTREMELY RARE**NEVER SEEN**1860-1875 Victorian, 2nd Lancashire Light Horse Volunteers Officer’s Shako, Liner Marked ‘R.J. Nodder Church Street Liverpool’, With Plume, Queen’s Crown Shako Plate & Japanned Metal Transit Tin. HE 820 - HE 820
British Volunteer Forces were revived in 1859 after a French invasion scare. In 1860 the Rifle Volunteers were formed including the 2nd Lancashire Light Horse Volunteers (LLHV): The intention was that the unit was to be a Mounted Rifle Corps and in local newspapers of the time was referred to variously as “Liverpool Mounted Rifles”, “Liverpool Mounted Volunteer Corps” and “Liverpool Mounted Volunteers” and “Liverpool Light Horse”. The unit was commanded by Major Nicholas Blundell of Crosby and on 21st June 1861 approval was given for the unit to become the 2nd Lancashire Light Horse Volunteers, although even after that the unit was still referred to in local newspapers as “The Liverpool Light Horse”. The unit which was attached to the 5th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers ( Liverpool Rifle Brigade ) along with the 15th and 42nd Lancashire Rifle Volunteers. The unit was disbanded in the year of 1875. 2nd LLHV Officer’s Shako plates alone are extremely rare and fetch Circa £600 each, Shako’s of the 2nd LLHV are seldom seen & never with their transit tins. This is an original 2nd LLHV Officer’s Shako, with Shako plate and transit tin. The leather Shako The Shako has a cloth backed black velvet covering with a broad silver lace headband and patent leather peak with bullion brim. The crown of the Shako is leather. The velvet covering has wear to be expected with age. The Shako has its original removable red horse hair plume, white metal rose, Lion's head and grotesque face bosses. It has its original white metal link chain. The front of the Shako is mounted with its original Victorian die-stamped white metal 2nd LLHV Officer’s Shako plate which consist of an elongated star mounted with three lions, passant guardant in pale “The Coat of Arms of the Duchy of Lancaster” and the star surmounted by a Victoria crown. The Shako’s leather sweatband is undamaged. It’s silk lining has wear & has become detached from the crown at some point in its life. Red cloth lining material accompanying the Shako has gold leaf lettering ‘R.J. Nodder Church Street Liverpool’ & heraldic arms. The Shako is approx. UK size 6. The Shako is contained in its original japanned tin transit case with hinged lid & carry handle in very good condition with no cracks or dents and original finish. The price for this extremely rare piece includes UK delivery. HE 820
£1,695.00

British Helmet Steel Airborne Troops (HSAT) MK II 4th Pattern Paratrooper’s Jump Helmet As Used By British Troops During The Falklands War With Liner, Correct 3 Point Chin Strap, Camo Net Cover & Canvas Carry Bag. Sn 21090 - 21090
The Helmet Steel Airborne Troops (HSAT) is a paratrooper helmet of British origin worn by paratroopers and members of airlanding units. It was introduced in Second World War by the British Army and was also used by other Commonwealth armies. The HSAT Mk II Fourth pattern, came with the three-point webbing chinstrap. This variant was used after the Second World War, leaving service around the time of the Falklands War. Throughout the 1980s, some of the earlier issue chinstraps were later reused on the more current glass reinforced plastic "Helmet, Parachutist, Lightweight" / "Helmet Parachute". This is an excellent original HSAT MK II 4th Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet with leather liner & 3 point webbing & brass chin strap with leather chin cup. This pattern of helmet was issued to British Paratroopers during the Falklands War along with the newer Lightweight HSATs. This helmet has no denting & has its original olive green paint finish. The leather sweatband has hand written name, possible paratrooper’s service number and other numbers (illustrated) The helmet is complete with its original camo netting cover & canvas carry bag / cover with draw string. The helmet is approx UK size 7. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21090
£475.00

WW1 & Nazi German SA Troops, M 16 Steel Combat Helmet With Early Single Wehrmacht Decal. Sn 7670. - 7670
A nice, Nazi German M16 Steel Helmet with liner. Originaly this helmet was painted WW1 green but has been overpainted in the 1930's with black paint for issue to early SA troops. It has a single Wehrmacht decal C 1934/35 consisting of the Eagle National Emblem with swastika. The helmet is approx UK size 6 - 6 1/2 and has it's chinstrap bales. The inside of the rim is marked '21' & the helmet has no dents. This is a superb original helmet and like all of our stock is guaranteed 100% genuine. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 7670.
£795.00

WW1 & Nazi German SA Troops, M 16 Steel Combat Helmet With Early Single Wehrmacht Decal. Sn 7669. - 7669
An excellent, Nazi German M16 Steel Helmet with liner. Originaly this helmet was painted WW1 green but has been overpainted in the 1930's with black paint for issue to early SA troops. It has a single Wehrmacht decal C 1934/35 consisting of the Eagle National Emblem with swastika. The liner is stamped '55'. The helmet is approx UK size 6 ½ -7 and has it's chinstrap bales. It has no dents. This is a superb original helmet and like all of our stock is guaranteed 100% genuine. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 7669.
£795.00
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