The Collection of Militaria Formed by The Late R.E. Handley

3rd Regiment the Duke of Lancaster’s Own Militia, an Officer’s 1855 Pattern Shako. Standard beaver covered example with sunken leather crown and similar back and front peaks with bottom bracing band bearing a fine quality silver plated and gilt plate featuring a crowned eight pointed star, in the centre on a domed plated ground a gilt VR cypher, on the gilt title circle ‘3rd Regt. Duke of Lancaster’s Own’, the beaver finish reasonable, the front peak part detached, splits to the leather crown around the edge and lacking all lining and sweatband, correct pattern plume but lacking holder £300-400

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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