Original British Victorian 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers Officer's Blue Cloth Helmet in Named Tin - Circa 1890 NATION It had to be

It had to be

originally gilt with decorative turnings and wire binding etc

The bayonet is held in the standard all steel scabbard

although it was possible to fire single shots by briefly pulling the trigger

Each regiment also included three mountain infantry battalions and regimental services

Original British Victorian 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers Officer's Blue Cloth Helmet in Named Tin - Circa 1890 NATION It had to beOriginal Item: One of a kind. The owner of this Victorian era blue cloth helmet and tin was named J. F. Riley Esquire and he was an officer in the 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers. The 2nd WEST EIDING YORK ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS were raised in 1871 through the exertions of Major Holroyde, and were first known as the 8th West York Artillery Volunteers, forming part of the 1st West York Administrative Brigade. In 1880 the 8th West York Artillery