July Military Auction
Lot 25230:
Description
This is a modern reproduction of a British Army Wolseley pattern Foreign Service Helmet, specifically identified to the 24th Regiment of Foot (South Wales Borderers). The helmet is constructed of a pith or cork core covered in a khaki cotton twill fabric. The exterior features a six-panel crown, a top vent cap, and a multi-fold puggaree consisting of parallel rows of stitching. A darkened metal badge is mounted to the front, featuring the numerals 24 within a circular garter inscribed with the motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. The garter is surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves and is surmounted by a King’s crown. The interior is lined with green cotton fabric under the brim and crown. It includes a brown leather sweatband and an adjustable brown leather chin strap with a silver-tone buckle. Modern construction elements are visible, including bright metal rivets and washers securing the internal components. We do our best to describe all items in the sale, and we definitely take a ton of photos. But, we are not able to guarantee authenticity or era of items in the sale. Please carefully look at all photos (up to 100 in some cases on our in-house platform) to judge for yourself what you are buying. All sales are final. Our in-house shipping is available. Pickup is Wednesday, July 15, from Noon to 5 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB346
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