Original British Victorian 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers Officer's Blue Cloth Helmet in Named Tin - Circa 1890 Rear Sight Assembly Wilder's mounted infantry achieved total

Wilder's mounted infantry achieved total surprise when they attacked Hoover's Gap

these improvised hand grenades were being replaced by not only the German Stielhandgranate

This very nice service worn example offered in good functional condition is marked on the base of the blade (ricasso) as follows:

Original item: Corporal William C

Original British Victorian 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers Officer's Blue Cloth Helmet in Named Tin - Circa 1890 Rear Sight Assembly Wilder's mounted infantry achieved totalOriginal Item: One of a kind. The owner of this Victorian era blue cloth helmet and tin was named J. F. Riley Esquire and he was an officer in the 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers. The 2nd WEST EIDING YORK ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS were raised in 1871 through the exertions of Major Holroyde, and were first known as the 8th West York Artillery Volunteers, forming part of the 1st West York Administrative Brigade. In 1880 the 8th West York Artillery