British Boer War Foreign Service Helmet spike base and front plate

spike base and front plate all matching in colour

A well-preserved example of a German WWI Saxon Reserve Uhlan helmet

The mortarboard top shows overall crazing

formed in 1915 and disbanded in 1922

Good bright black patent finish to the crown

British Boer War Foreign Service Helmet spike base and front plateA very well preserved example of the all cork Foreign Service helmet worn by British enlisted men during the South African campaign. The helmet features a white soft Melton cloth covering over the cork body, with a green lined interior and canvas lined inner bowl. Included is the original khaki field service cover and leather chin strap. Inside the helmet are two printed labels reading PART WORN, along with faint pencilled names on one of the canvas