ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HLDRS. OFFICERS SUN HELMET

Super example of an 1899 pattern Wolseley helmet attributed to an officer in the Argylls.
This came with other uniform items straight from the family home. The other items date to the Boer War and are available in my other listings. The helmet could possibly be 1920's /1930's as it has foil inside which was more common on later helmets .
Condition is very good for it's age with only some splits to the leather trim out the leading edge. , 8 fold puggaree is good and most of the foil lining is present. Makers details to the leather and red silk sweatband is present but indistinct.
Leather chin strap complete but dry.
Very nice Bronze officers collar mounted on black cotton with Regimental yellow felt trim to left side. Collar is the "Tail Up" type used during the Victorian period.
Superb piece and extremely rare to find something to the Argylls from this period .
Great look.

Code: 54337