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I agree, and, unfortunately, I didn’t need the academic research to know this.When I was a student, I had too much port (first time I’d tried it) at a formal rowing club dinner and was as sick as the proverbial dog. I have never drunk it since, and 50+ years later, just the smell of port makes...

Hi Bruno, Great to see you back. Bet you don’t miss the weather in Scotland! Regards from me and Elspeth. Patrick

And what a great badge!

Thanks Coert

Personally, I’m not keen on felts, but I know others are, so I’m posting this link which I came across by chance. I have no opinion about authenticity or price. I have no connection to the seller who is in Northern...

Think I've found it. Kipling and King, the 'bible' of British head-dress collectors says " 1st Middlesex (Victoria) Rifle Volunteer Corps...Officer's shako plate 1859. A bronze eight-pointed star. On this in silver St George killing the Dragon within a laurel-wreath surmounted by a Victorian...

The British 5th Regiment of Foot had George and the Dragon as its symbol and the star plate looks like an early 19th century British shako plate, particularly with that crown. However, the shako plates for this unit that I know about also displayed the regimental motto, battle honours and the...

Sorry, all sold to finance my British 19th century headgear collecting. Patrick

For those who collect early US helmets this British dealer has a number for sale. Link to one shown .https://www.lambsmilitaria.com/shop.php?code=53585 I have no connection with the seller, other than having bought a few British items from him. Just thought it might be an interesting and...

Congratulations Steve. I’ve had 20+ home service helmets. The very first one I bought was missing the backing to the chin chain and I quickly decided there was no way I had the skills or patience to put another backing on. Subsequently, I’ve always avoided helmets with problematic chin chains...

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