Description: This auction is for a interesting antique photograph that features a very large group of very well dressed people posing in front of a building or tent structure. There are two figures in the group in military uniform, I believe they are British since the man holding the hat appears to be holding a "home service helmet " . I might be colonial , the photo did come with some others from Australia. I think it is a albumen print. Please view the scan carefully and note the condition. I would welcome any other info that anyone might have to offer that I could update the listing with. Some additional info on the Home Service Helmet. At the same time, the military adopted a broadly similar helmet, of dark blue cloth over cork and incorporating a bronze spike, for wear in non-tropical areas. This helmet led to the retirement of the shako headdress. While not considered a true "pith helmet" this headdress did resemble its tropical counterpart and during the 1890s a white version which could be worn in both the United Kingdom and India was experimentally issued to some British regiments.[7] Modeled on the German Pickelhaube, the British Army adopted this headgear (which they called the "Home Service Helmet") in 1878. Most British line infantry, artillery (with ball rather than spike) and engineers wore the helmet until 1902, when khaki Service Dress was introduced. With the general adoption of khaki for field dress in 1903, the helmet became purely a full dress item, being worn as such until 1914.[8] The Home Service Helmet is still worn by some British Army bands or Corps of Drums on ceremonial occasions today. It is closely related to the custodian helmet worn by a number of police forces in England and Wales. The US Army wore blue cloth helmets of the same pattern as the British model from 1881 to 1901 as part of their full dress uniform. The version worn by cavalry and mounted artillery included plumes and cords in the colors (yellow or red) of their respective branches of service. Black helmets of a similar shape were also part of the uniform of the Victoria Police during the late 19th century. It may have been worn by some of the police involved in the shootout with the legendary bushranger Ned Kelly at Glenrowan, although contemporary sketches show kepis being worn. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
End Time: 2025-01-16T04:28:11.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Original/Reprint: Original Print
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Signed?: Unsigned
Date of Creation: Pre-1950
Photo Type: albumen
Subject: Military & Political
Type: Photograph
