Pre 1914
ENGLISH BELL TOP SHAKO 11th FOOT.
An extremely rare bell top shako worn by an officer of the 11th Foot the Devonshire Regiment. The ball top shako was standard officers headwear from 1829 to 1844, the large 10½ inch circumference crown, the helmet is constructed in pressed felt with leather crown, leather peak, which is slightly loose where stitching has partly rotted, which holds the peak to the main body, pressed felt sides, ... read more
3850.00 GBP
HONOUR ARTILLERY COMPANY SABRETACHE.
A magnificent quality sabretache belonging to The Honourable Artillery Company, the unit was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1537 by King Henry VIII, it has fought in countless wars and engagements throughout its history including WWI and WWII. Its current regiment, which forms part of the Army Reserve is the oldest surviving regiment in the British Army and the second most senior. An absolute... read more
1650.00 GBP
ENGLISH LIFEGUARDS POUCH.
A superb quality officers pouch for the 1st Lifeguards. All leather pouch with its beautifully gilded Lifeguards officers pouch badge with large Victorian Crown, with its gold lace cross belt and all fitted into its velvet lined case with the original owner’s name ‘H.M.Walker Esquire 1st Lifeguards’ to the interior. read more
750.00 GBP
USA FELT CAMPAIGN HAT.
A rare piece of headdress in exceptionally good condition is the model 1895 U.S. campaign hat worn in the Spanish American War and the late Indian Wars. This example has some moth tracking to the main body but no distinct moth holes. Classic double stitched edge. Black ribbon around the base of the skull with its cavalry black and gold twisted cord officers lace. The hat has the punch hole air ... read more
795.00 GBP
U.S. CIVIL WAR COLT ARMY PISTOL.
A very clean example of the Colt percussion army pistol, used throughout the American Civil War. This example with all matched numbers of ‘23332’. Two small repairs to the wood grips. The main frame of the pistol has toned to a grey colour. The action is working excellently. The finish of the cylinder, which has the matched number ‘23332’ has a greater amount of deep blue left with very faint t... read more
1450.00 GBP
BRITISH 11TH HUSSARS OFFICERS SWORD.
A most magnificent and rare regimental officers sword for the 11th Hussars. The full length blade has superb etched decoration, the last third of the blade is plain, the first two-thirds having etched panels with the Fleur- De-lys Victorian Crown, the etched lettering 'Prince Albert's Own Hussars' with the badge of the Sphinx with 'Egypt' below with Battle Honours of Salamanca, Peninsular, Wate... read more
3595.00 GBP
BRITISH 11TH HUSSARS OFFICERS SWORD.
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BRITISH BOER WAR MEDICAL CORPS SLOUCH HAT.
A very nice condition and rare slouch hat of the Boer war, worn by a Officer in the recently raised Royal Army Medical Corps, the Royal Army Medical Corps raised in 1898, RAMC units were attached all arms of the British Forces in South Africa, and had huge casualties. This excellent condition Slouch hat with its rare Victorian crowned RAMC Badge. Having very slight moth damage to the skin only... read more
BRITISH VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICERS WAIST BELT AND SWORD KNOT.
An all leather belt with very nice condition gilded Victorian Crown buckle for a Victorian naval officer with his leather sword slings with all sprung loaded catches present and working. Heavily gilded maker mark ‘Gieves Limited’ to the interior of the leather, the gilding is marked ‘His Majesty The King’ the crown on the buckle is Victorian, that possibly dates this belt from just post the dea... read more
55.00 GBP
BRITISH BOER WAR ENLISTED MAN’S PITH HELMET.
A very good condition late 19th century enlisted ranks pith helmet worn by a member of the 1st Battalion the West Yorkshire Regiment in the Boer war. Cork skull totally undamaged, the wrapped Pagree all complete, with its 1st Battalion the West Yorkshire Regiment hand embroidered insignia to the left hand side of the helmet as the helmet is worn, to the interior the brown leather sweatband all ... read more