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This shako belonged to Captain William Touche who served with the 2nd Madras N.I. from 1840 until 1852. He died of cholera at Madras in November 1853.
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A Victorian Officer's Helmet of the King's Dragoon Guards
A good gilt-brass helmet regulation plate bearing QVC Royal Crest on enamel ground within gilt and enamel Garter, above title-scroll inscribed KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS in incised gilt metal, with scarlet horsehair plume.
See illustration overleaf
A good gilt-brass helmet regulation plate bearing QVC Royal Crest on enamel ground within gilt and enamel Garter, above title-scroll inscribed KINGS DRAGOON GUARDS in incised gilt metal, with scarlet horsehair plume.
See illustration overleaf