Guest Posted 18 April , 2019 Share Posted 18 April , 2019 Hello from Texas, USA. My dad passed away and had the pictured helmet in his estate. What do I have and what to do with it? Does it have a value to a collector? I'm at a complete loss but did look up the motto on the helmet. It's beautiful but don't know what to do with it. Please give me information if you can or send me in a direction to find out more. He was a US military career officer. I sincerely thank you, Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tullybrone Posted 18 April , 2019 Share Posted 18 April , 2019 Hi, Its a British Household Cavalry helmet. Other members will likely be able to date it from the size of the crown. Here is one for sale - https://www.ima-usa.com/products/british-household-cavalry-royal-horse-guard-parade-helmet-with-red-plume Steve PS If you remove Order of the Garter in the title with Household Cavalry you may attract more interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 18 April , 2019 Share Posted 18 April , 2019 (edited) It’s an officers’ pattern helmet of the Royal Horse Guards (subsequently ‘Blues and Royals’, who retained the same helmet). The ‘other ranks’ (US enlisted mens) pattern is similar in appearance, but with plain gilt, rather than red enamel cross as its central feature. Edited 18 April , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munce Posted 18 April , 2019 Share Posted 18 April , 2019 The shape of the crown indicates that it dates from the reign of the current Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 18 April , 2019 Share Posted 18 April , 2019 2 hours ago, munce said: The shape of the crown indicates that it dates from the reign of the current Queen. Indeed, which was (is still) worn by both, RHG and Blues & Royals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 20 April , 2019 Share Posted 20 April , 2019 I really can't thank you enough for the information. It will be passed down from my dad to grandson. Thank you again, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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