BRITISH COLONIAL HELMET 1870 PERIOD being the motorised gendarmerie helmet

being the motorised gendarmerie helmet normally found in brown

and the golden yellow piping retains good vibrant colour

A scarce and character-rich example

this volume provides a captivating glimpse into the final year of World War I

Featuring high-resolution images and in-depth information

BRITISH COLONIAL HELMET 1870 PERIOD being the motorised gendarmerie helmetA generally nice condition six panel white over Cork officers colonial helmet from the late 1870s, the cork body undamaged, slight age staining to parts of the cloth covering, to the interior the gilt blocked makers label on green leather to the upper crown area complete, marked Best London Manufacture, the remainder of the liner is identical to the British home service pattern helmet used from 1878 to 19111 having a light tan leather band with a red