BRITISH WILLIAM IV 1830 TO 1837 BELL TOP SHAKO it retains its full 10-tongued

it retains its full 10-tongued leather liner—entirely intact

a rather subdued green and brown camouflage finish

which is two years before the official introduction of the model date

save for loss of enamel to the central cross

BRITISH WILLIAM IV 1830 TO 1837 BELL TOP SHAKO it retains its full 10-tonguedA rare and exceptional condition bell top shako from the reign of William IV, the leather top and peak superb stitching has not rotted, leather has not been pierced or distorted, the Beaver sides again excellent without any moth damage, the helmet does not have a regimental distinction but is possibly a Yeomanry regiment or a Rifle regiment with all the fittings being in black, its lions head motifs also in black on either side of the helmet to allow