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Title Westminster Dragoons chin strap, officer's
Nationality British
Period c 1803
Sold

This is a chin strap for the Light Dragoon helmet with black bearskin crest and dark blue silk turban, worn by this celebrated unit in the Regency period. Sadly, there is only one, a rare survivor from those days. It is in old Sheffield plate, with its original velvet lining.

Its condition is excellent, but it is tarnished with age.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Headdress : British : 19th Century]

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Thanks very much for the bayonet. I am very happy, I think your photos of your items are great because nothing is hidden and you can clearly see them. (Unlike some other dealers.) Everything was as you describe, I will be keeping a eye on your site for any further bayonets for my collection.

S W, UK, 10.01.2013

Excellent information, Chris, you've been making a big effort! I will spell it out more closely (I'm a historian!) and don't think Bezdek can add much more.

A C, Belgium, 26.06.2005

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