Victorian Royal Staffordshire Yeomanry Officers Helmet 1847 Pattern

Victorian Royal Staffordshire Yeomanry Officers Helmet 1847 Pattern c 1860 with black japanned skull complete white metal fitting with large Victorian crown above the regimental badge with gilt centre. The chin chain is the correct pattern with red leather backing and the original silk liner. It is complete with black horse hair plume which is correct for the period, a nice un-touch officers helmet and a rare pattern to find, for reference please see Head dress of the British Army heavy Cavalry page 164 by David Rowe