Militaria including the Collection of the late RE Handley

The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) an Officer’s 1891 Pattern Shako. A fine quality example, the green cloth body fitted with a broad band of thistle pattern braiding, a similar narrower band round the crown and complete with sewn in cap lines and cording, correct pattern side ornaments, strung bugle horn badge, green cord boss and a mullet, the plume holder and lower section of the plume lacking, the top section now faded, complete with black leather chin strap, leather sweat band and scarlet silk lining, this with trade label ‘John Jones and Co., 33, St. James’s Square, SW1’, the detachable cap and body lines present, very good overall condition £600-800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Militaria Formed by The Late R.E. Handley.

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