Rare Post 1952 Life Guards Farrier Calvary Helmet
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:370993 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
| Type: Uniform |
Rare Post 1952 Life Guards Farrier Calvary Helmet.
A rare QEII period Life Guard farrier helmet British householdBlade plume, real horse hair, is Life Guards regimentDates probably 1960’s?16” high10.5” front to back7” wideOriginal correct pattern side ornaments and chin chain, complete with leather sweatband and lining.Does not appear to be worn?Very fine display piece, as has been the case with this collection that is being downsized.
Farriers are responsible for shoein...g the horses of the regiment. The axe they carry is a symbol of office that originally performed the function of putting wounded horses our of their misery. The farrier of the Life Guards wears a dark blue tunic with red collar and cuffs, similar to that of the Royal horse Guards, but the Life Guards farriers are distinguishable from the RHG farriers by their black helmet plume, the RHG wears a red one.
Please examine photos closely. Helmet is in beautiful vintage condition.
A rare QEII period Life Guard farrier helmet British householdBlade plume, real horse hair, is Life Guards regimentDates probably 1960’s?16” high10.5” front to back7” wideOriginal correct pattern side ornaments and chin chain, complete with leather sweatband and lining.Does not appear to be worn?Very fine display piece, as has been the case with this collection that is being downsized.
Farriers are responsible for shoein...g the horses of the regiment. The axe they carry is a symbol of office that originally performed the function of putting wounded horses our of their misery. The farrier of the Life Guards wears a dark blue tunic with red collar and cuffs, similar to that of the Royal horse Guards, but the Life Guards farriers are distinguishable from the RHG farriers by their black helmet plume, the RHG wears a red one.
Please examine photos closely. Helmet is in beautiful vintage condition.
