An extremely rare Australian White cloth helmet attributed to (Lt. Colonel) Sir Frederick Thomas Sargood of the State of Victoria Local Forces circa 1875. Aus & NZ QSA Observation post : six years

Observation post : six years of war with the 2/11 Aust

sweat band and dark crimson silk lining

Transferred to 113th How Battery (13th F

I believe its sheer size (70mm) makes this unlikely and leans towards the centre piece of a HP

MCDONALD 57/BN AIF

An extremely rare Australian White cloth helmet attributed to (Lt. Colonel) Sir Frederick Thomas Sargood of the State of Victoria Local Forces circa 1875. Aus & NZ QSA Observation post : six yearsAn extremely rare Australian White cloth helmet attributed to (Lt. Colonel) Sir Frederick Thomas Sargood of the State of Victoria Local Forces circa 1875. Six panel body with an unusual four large pleat puggaree. Good leather sweatband with a good silk attachment liner. Great makers label "made in England for A. BOWLEY & Co, Melbourne", leaving no doubt as to the Australian provenance. Complete with named carry tin. Note: Major F. T. Sargood entered