BRITISH WILLIAM IV 1830 TO 1837 BELL TOP SHAKO with light chipping but good

with light chipping but good definition throughout

with minor crazing to the front

the 9-tongued liner is in superb condition

Folded once

An exceptional and evocative trench warfare relic

BRITISH WILLIAM IV 1830 TO 1837 BELL TOP SHAKO with light chipping but goodA rare and exceptional condition bell top shako from the reign of William IV, the leather top and peak superb stitching has not rotted, leather has not been pierced or distorted, the Beaver sides again excellent without any moth damage, the helmet does not have a regimental distinction but is possibly a Yeomanry regiment or a Rifle regiment with all the fittings being in black, its lions head motifs also in black on either side of the helmet to allow