Item: ON11947
Original British Victorian 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers Officer's Blue Cloth Helmet in Named Tin - Circa 1890
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Original Item: One-of-a-kind. The owner of this Victorian era blue cloth helmet and tin was named J. F. Riley Esquire and he was an officer in the 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers. The 2nd WEST EIDING YORK ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS were raised in 1871 through the exertions of Major Holroyde, and were first known as the 8th West York Artillery Volunteers, forming part of the 1st West York Administrative Brigade. In 1880 the 8th West York Artillery Volunteers, with the other corps forming this Administrative Brigade, were formed into the 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers under Lieutenant Colonel Cameron.
The tin is finely engraved on brass name plate as follows:
J.F. RILEY Esq
York Art Vols.
The helmet has a ball top and a Queen's Crown to the top of the silver helmet plate. The helmet is offered in excellent condition and comes complete with is chained chin scales. The scales have separated from the leather backing in a small 2 inch area, otherwise the helmet is offered in exceptional condition. Helmet is approximately size US 7 (56cm).
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