United Kingdom. An 8th Royal Rifles Home Foreign Services Helmet, c.1910 visually-hidden Footnote: Karađorđe Petrović (1768–1817)

Footnote: Karađorđe Petrović (1768–1817)

from August 22 to September 14

center appliqué in gilt and enamels (36x36mm)

with washers and nuts)

Presumed owner’s initials of “AB” are visible on one of the right-side fingers in black ink

United Kingdom. An 8th Royal Rifles Home Foreign Services Helmet, c.1910 visually-hidden Footnote: Karađorđe Petrović (1768–1817)A white foreign services helmet with brass fittings, composed of pith and covered in a white lacquer, featuring a brass finial with surrounding leaf pattern around the base, and a leather chin strap attached to the interior and folded over the brim. An 8th Royal Rifles cap badge in blackened white metal has been punctured through the helmet, measures 42. 6 mm (h) x 52. 0 mm (h), both lugs intact. A hook presides near the back to the metal chin strap