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British Pattern 1878 Home Service Helmet

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British Pattern 1878 Home Service Helmet
24th Infantry Regiment, British Home Service 1878 pattern helmet, dark blue cloth cover with gilt brass screw in mount and spike to the crown, rosette bosses to each side, with attached leather backed gilt chain chin strap, fitted with the standard brass helmet plate for the 24th Infantry Regiment with the Sphinx, "Egypt": and "24" in Roman Numerals. (Post 1902 Kings Crown), fitted with red leather sweat band to the interior, red silk lining, makers mark of J. Haslett, Woolwich. Excellent condition.