Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

3rd Royal Jersey Militia Officer’s 1844 - 1855 Pattern Shako, a good quality ‘untouched’ example, the black beaver body with flush black leather top bound front and rear peaks complete with the very fine gilt and silver shako plate, this a crowned eight pointed star overlaid with laurels, a roped strap ‘Jersey Royal Militia’ enclosing ‘3’. Correct pattern ribbed and graded chin chain with rosette side supports all white ball pattern plume (lacking holder). Internally complete with leather sweat band and attached crimson silk lining, the body lacks the majority of the plush finish but is otherwise sound and age crazing to all external leather parts otherwise in excellent condition for age £1000-1500