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6309 - An M 1848 helmet for officers of the British Honorable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms
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An M 1848 helmet for officers of the British Honorable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms Gold-plated tombac shell with applied, gold-plated fittings in the form of raised oak leaf branches, volutes, and tendrils. On the front, centered atop a silver-polished star, is the highly oval English coat of arms with the surrounding motto of the Order of the Garter, “Honi soit qui mal y pense.” Multi-link, leather-lined scale chains decorated with oak leaves, featuring a hinged lion’s paw clasp and sculpted lion heads on the sides. Flamed tassel for the white swan-feather plume (slightly darkened, incomplete). The undersides of the visors are lined with brown leather. Padded beige silk lining. Partially slightly damaged; shows signs of wear and age. A magnificent early helmet of the utmost rarity, with very beautifully preserved gilding. The Honorable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms traces its tradition as the monarch’s personal bodyguard back to the Pensioners, founded by Henry VIII in 1509. Established in 1862 under Queen Victoria in the form that remains in effect today, the corps consists of only 32 highly decorated Army or Navy officers and ensures the monarch’s safety at official events and ceremonies. Condition: II
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Medals and Militaria Up to 1918 - IAuction house
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