SCARCE** Irish Free State Army \'Coal Scuttle\' Model 1927 Combat Helmet By Vickers Ltd Number 495 Of Only 10,021 With Original Modified Officer’s Badge, Liner & Chin Strap. HE 850 Antiques & Militaria

**SCARCE** Irish Free State Army 'Coal Scuttle' Model 1927 Combat Helmet By Vickers Ltd Number 495 Of Only 10,021 With Original Modified Officer’s Badge, Liner & Chin Strap. HE 850 - HE 850

An excellent condition, original, steel alloy, Irish Free State Army 'Coal Scuttle' Model 1927 Imperial German style combat helmet made by Vickers Ltd. Vickers made just 10,021 helmet shells all individually numbered. It has its original finish and original modified bronze coloured officer’s helmet badge. Inside it has its original correct 3 pads. It has its original leather chinstrap with alloy buckle. The inside of the neck guard is stamped V Ltd (Vickers), number ‘H495’ and ‘H1927 27' (Model 1927 designation). The helmet is clean and has just a few small dents to be expected with age and service use. It is approx. UK size 7 1/2. A copy of a contemporary image showing a formation of Irish Free State soldiers marching in full uniform wearing their ‘Coal Scuttle’ helmets is illustrated in image 1. The price for this scarce helmet includes UK delivery. HE 850

£895.00