pjac Posted January 26, 2013 Author Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Hi Mervyn If somebody did paint it for that reason, they don't know their helmets either,as the officer's helmet had silver metal fittings. A mystery! Patrick Edited January 26, 2013 by pjac
pjac Posted December 17, 2013 Author Posted December 17, 2013 It's a while since I've posted , so I'll add a few more helmets over the next few days. This one is to Major Graham of the Cheshire Regiment, later Major General Edward Graham. Patrick
peter monahan Posted December 18, 2013 Posted December 18, 2013 Patrick Oh, that's lovely! Clearly you have a large collection room to display these. And an understanding partner?
pjac Posted March 27, 2014 Author Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Peter, thanks My helmets have to fit into my study, which isn't very big, although some of the ones shown in the past have moved on to finance new purchases. The only one which is allowed out of the study is the 3rd Dragoon Guards, shown earlier, because the brass and the red and white plume go well with the decor in in our lounge! My wife is actually very tolerant, although she does from time to time make the point that I'll spend hundreds of pounds on a blue cloth helmet or medal without jibbing (much) whereas I'll think twice before spending £50 on something for the house or garden. No doubt others will have experienced this! Patrick Edited March 27, 2014 by pjac
pjac Posted March 27, 2014 Author Posted March 27, 2014 Time for an update 1.2nd Volunteer Battalion Norfolk Regiment Named inside to 'Arnold'. Not researched yet. 2. 7th Lancashire Artillery Volunteers 3. 64th (2nd South Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot The numerals were only worn on home service helmets for three years before re-organisation and the introduction of territorial titles for regiments. The helmet is named inside to Captain Dugmore 64th Regt, and came with a named tin to this officer. If anybody has the time to google Captain Dugmore 64th foot , you'll find that he doesn't appear to have been much of an officer and a gentleman! Patrick
peter monahan Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 No, not our sort at all! Still, some mothers do have 'em and I suppose every large organization - including armies - gets its share. An interesting side note on the Empire and its administration. Peter
Jerry B Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 A lovely selection of headgear, very good to see them in their glory.
pjac Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 Another one to add. Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry. This unit existed from 1888-1902. Unfortunately a piece of the ornate decoration on the helmet plate is missing alongside the crown. I have seen similar damage on a couple of other helmets to this unit, presumably because the delicate design of a wreath of thistles makes it susceptible to this type of harm. Anyway these helmets are so few and far between that I bought it despite the problem. Patrick
Stuart Bates Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Patrick, it has been a while since I have viewed your collection. It is superb with many additions since I was last around. Stuart
pjac Posted October 20, 2014 Author Posted October 20, 2014 Hi Stuart I haven't been on here much recently. Good to see that you've returned to the fold. I think 'superb' more accurately describes your collection, rather than mine! Patrick
pjac Posted December 21, 2014 Author Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Problems with photo. New post below Edited December 21, 2014 by pjac
pjac Posted December 21, 2014 Author Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) A new arrival. This is a green cloth helmet to the Shropshire Light Infantry, pre-1891. The light infantry regiments wore green cloths rather than the blue cloths worn by other regiments.The photo doesn't really do it justice, as the green of the cloth has become more of a blue in the process of importing the photo from Photobucket. The gilt is very bright and nicely toned- difficult to capture, as natural light is awful on the shortest day of the year in Scotland, so I've had to use flash. Patrick. Edited December 21, 2014 by pjac
Brian Wolfe Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 Hi Patrick A thing of beauty, the helmet that is, just to be clear. Congratulations on a great addition to your collection and thanks for posting this one, I'm sure Stuart will be interested. Regards Brian
pjac Posted December 21, 2014 Author Posted December 21, 2014 Thanks Brian Still can't believe I got this one. It was on ebay at a very reasonable starting price and I got it for that price with no competition. Don't know if everybody else was spent up before Christmas! Patrick
Stuart Bates Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 Hi Patrick, looks to be in great condition. Pre-1891 so that means the scroll reads "The Shropshire Lt. Infty, yes? Regards, Stuart
pjac Posted December 22, 2014 Author Posted December 22, 2014 Hi Stuart Exactly! Have a good Christmas. Patrick
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