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British Light Dragoons Helmet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
British Light Dragoons Helmet
"Tarleton pattern" leather helmet with plate and linked chain over exterior skin band. Black visor with metal edging. Leather draw-string liner. Bearskin fur combing. Socket for side plume present, no plume. Red fabric pad with two gold toned tassels at rear of helmet. Regimental badge mounted on the right side of helmet. Crest under crown,"Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" with what appears to to be 3 Scimitar swords with red background .All showing age. ( Could not find any reference to this badge) Late 1700's to 1814 when the Tarleton helmet replaced by the shako. Overall very good condition, with wear and some tears in the leather. From the Joseph Musso Collection