Original British WWI King's Royal Rifle Corps Sealskin Busby by J. & B. Pearse & Co. of London Field Gear It soon became evident that

It soon became evident that there would be no resistance

with an aged patina

with little sign of rust

unlike the post war reproductions this plate seems to be authentic to the period

The company was originally founded in 1858 as H

Original British WWI King's Royal Rifle Corps Sealskin Busby by J. & B. Pearse & Co. of London Field Gear It soon became evident thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice King's Royal Rifle Corps Other Ranks pre WW1 Busby. It features a Black sealskin exterior with attached plaited cords. There is a corded boss to front, which would usually hold the Regimental insignia, however this example does not have it equipped. The top of the cap is black wool felt and the front is equipped with a black over red & black hair hackle plume. It has a black leather chin strap,