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This is the cross piece for the volunteer infantry officer's Home Service helmet, worn between 1871 and 1914. The Home Service helmet was made of cork and covered in blue cloth or sometimes dark green or grey wool with a linen lining. These helmets were influenced in their design by the Prussian picklehaube of the 19th century. The condition is excellent, with some minor buckling and virtually all its gilt finish remaining. However, one of the rosettes and the securing nuts are missing. |