RBYC Helmet
Hi David
I am assuming you have acquired the later white-metal dragoon helmet. All of the reference books quote that this helmet was worn by the regiment from 1875 (I suspect incl Rowe). The first to publish picked a likely date and everyone else and follow on but incorrectly.
These helmets were presented to regiment by Col Van de Weyer in 1884 to replace the earlier black japanned one
I can provide further details of the press reports if you wish
Andew
Berks Yeomanry Museum
Last edited by andrewfrench; 01-12-22 at 09:18 AM.
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