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Hi Tony, I thought I recognised the buyer’s name! It’s acquired chin scales since you had it. Glad it’s gone (back) to a good home. Patrick

On British helmets the badge would be fastened by leather or cloth wedges through the loops on the back of the plate. It should be ok to remove it, but don’t force anything in case it’s a very tight fit through the holes in the skull. It has the King’s Crown, therefore post Victorian. The...

Latest acquisition, thanks to a fellow member. 1871 pattern officer's helmet to the 4th(Irish) Dragoon Guards An absolutely cracking helmet! Patrick

Hi Thomas, Fabulous collection. I too collect heavy cavalry helmets, home service helmets , helmet plates and waist belt clasps. Some recent posts in the General Headgear section under ‘British Collection’ and some older ones in the same section. I would be interested in buying from you,or...

Rob, These are excellent. I particularly like the Norfolk forage cap. Patrick

Ditto from Scotland. Patrick

Only at the Summer solstice. We’re not that stupid! Thanks Tony. I’ll post some more items after Christmas. Heading to the Deep South tomorrow i.e. England

Thanks, Jeff. I love the heraldry, and there’s a story behind all these central devices. These plates are not easy to find, particularly in good condition. Like most collectors, I enjoy the hunt and enjoy owning them, before they go on to somebody else, some time down the line. Patrick

Some more items from the collection. These are some of my Victorian officer helmet plates for the home service helmet. The gilt ones are for regular units and the silver ones are for volunteer battalions. Quite a few of these were acquired this year, so it's been a good collecting year, after a...

Thanks to all for the positive comments and ‘likes’. Much appreciated. Patrick

A few additions to the collection. Victorian Inniskilling Dragoons officer’s helmet Victorian 3rd Dragoon Guards officer’s helmet Victorian Hampshire Yeomanry trooper’s helmet Patrick

Thanks Stuka. My curiosity is satisfied! Patrick

Thanks Peter. Nice bit of research. I‘m in UK and have never heard of this auction house. I agree that the chin chain fittings do look like the Belgian lion. Patrick

Hi Patrik, Thanks, but I collect British dress helmets, including dragoon helmets, and it certainly isn’t British. The crown looks familiar, but I can’t place it. Regards Patrick

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175982691037 Does anybody know what this is? Danish? Theatre piece? Patrick