Edwardian Royal Artillery Officers Home Service Helmet.

A beautiful Edwardian home service worn by an officer of the royal artillery. This one comes in near mint condition, let’s start at the top. the ball and spike plate is gilded brass with silver rose studs and ball embellishments. All of the original gilt finish remains and the silver parts are heavily tone and looks as if it has never been polished. The only wear here is very slight to the top of the ball. The kings crown artillery plate with movable wheel is also in mint condition and never been polished, here again all the original gilt finish is still present. The chinstrap of gilded brass chain has a little wear but about 50% of the gilt is there. it has one gilt brass and one silver rose side bosses, these are again perfect and untouched. The inside of the helmet is just as good; you can see it has been worn as there is a little wear to the leather sweatband and there is a little split to the red silk, about an inch long, silk can deteriorate easily just through time. Inside are the maker’s details for Hawkes & Co London, which explains the overall stunning quality of this helmet. This helmet also comes in its original unnamed tin. If you are looking to buy a good home service helmet, you will not find better with this one and it holds great investment potential.

Code: 24628