Original British South Wales Borders 24th of Foot Blue Cloth Helmet - Circa 1901 MG 42 steel bowl construction with comb

steel bowl construction with comb

known as the “Patton” sword was introduced in 1913 but this new style

The binoculars are fully functional

The lantern has a steel carry handle to the rear and a over-the-top folding wood and wire handle

Original British South Wales Borders 24th of Foot Blue Cloth Helmet - Circa 1901 MG 42 steel bowl construction with combOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a post 1881 trooper helmet of the South Wales Borders who before 1881 were known as the 24th REGIMENT OF FOOT, the regiment that fought at the battle Rorke's Drift in the Zulu Wars in 1879. This particular helmet bears a King's crown on the helmet plate indicating it was issued after 1901. Comes complete with paper maker label in the interior that reads: HOBSON & SONS ARMY, VOLUNTEER, RAILWAY & POLICE