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FA: British 1800s Cork or Sun Helmet, 9th Lancers
British 1800s Cork or Sun Helmet, 9th Lancers
This British 1800s Sun type Cork Helmet is in excellent condition. It is from the 9th Queens Lancers Unit. The helmet is a tan cloth over cork material. It has the original leather chinstrap. There is a cloth band around the helmet is a red leather tab (I do not know what this signifies). Above the leather tab is a very intricate ink stamp/drawn (?) symbol of the British crown, GR, crossed staffs, and 9th Queens Royal Lancers. The inside of the helmet has a leather sweat band with size 7 1/8. The underside of the front and rear brim is a green cloth material. The back brim is ink written (9th Lancers). The top of the helmet has a small brass spike (3 inches long). It threads into a brass disk in the helmet top. I do not know if this is correct for the helmet. I have looked in books and have seen similar British helmets with a cloth threaded (button) as apposed to the spike. I have taken it to several individuals some say the spike is for a 1800s American helmet; others have said it is correct. I received this helmet with the spike from a large collection, so I keep it with the helmet. The helmet is in excellent condition with no stains, tears, or damage. A very nice helmet that is getting very hard to find. To see pictures, please view at: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=2209880491 |
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