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1871 Pattern Officer’s Cavalry Helmet – Duke Of York’s Own Regiment Of Yeomanry–white Metal & Gilt – Horsehair Plume – Circa1871-1890

£1,250    $1,687    €1,459
A scarce Victorian British officer’s cavalry helmet of 1871 Pattern Yeomanry form, attributed to the Duke of York’s Own Regiment of Yeomanry.
 
Constructed with a polished white metal skull fitted with gilt brass mounts, retaining its ornate crowned Royal Arms front plate within an oak and laurel wreath, complete with original style gilt chin scales and white horsehair plume.
 
A well-proportioned officer-grade example displaying the elegant late Victorian cavalry profile. The interior retains surviving original leather lining elements and the helmet presents attractively for display.
 
An increasingly difficult type of British military headwear to source complete and with strong visual impact.
 
Condition Report
 
Good antique condition overall. Original horsehair plume present. Gilt fittings and front plate appear period and well matched. Interior lining shows age-related wear and losses as expected.
 
There is a small stable age-related crack to the left side of the helmet bod...
Antique SA1215391 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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