~ Victorian 12th Prince Of Wales Royal Lancers Other Ranks Cap Chapka Helmet ~
The cap has black leather with a mortar board top. There are gilt brass lions head side bosses which retain the brown leather backed linked chain chinstrap. The red cloth covered sides sport a woollen ball pompom with the brass regimental button to centre as well as the red horse hair plume atop its gilt brass holder. To the fore is the wrap around other ranks pattern Victorian – with the Queens crown) helmet plate with battle honours. To the interior is a leather sweatband and black cloth lining. Inside are also the War Department stamp and it is dated 1902.
~ Condition ~
The cap is in good order, it has the usual age wear including crazing to the leather. There is heavily polishing and thus detail removal to the button.
~ Dimensions ~
The lance cap is 21 cm (8.25 inches) tall without the plume.
The top flat is 18 cm (7 inches) square.
The helmet is 21.5 cm (8.5 inches) from peak to the rear of the skull.
The skull is 18 cm (7 inches) wide.
The plume is 40 cm (16 inches) in length.
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