2nd Royal Guernsey Militia Officer’s Helmet c. 1878-1901, an extremely fine and rare example in green cloth with rounded front peak and complete with all plated fittings, the frontal plate of 1855 shako plate pattern being a crowned eight pointed star in silver plate overlaid with a gilt oval strap ‘Pro Rege Et Patria’ enclosing a rococo shield bearing the three lions badge of the island, a further scroll depends from the strap ‘Second Royal Guernsey’, the plate is original to the helmet, complete with leather sweat band, grey/green silk lining and retailer’s label ‘Hobson & Sons, Little Windmill St., Haymarket, London W’, together with an unmarked carrying tin, very fine overall condition (2) £800-1200