Original British Victorian 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers Officer's Blue Cloth Helmet in Named Tin - Circa 1890 Rear Sight Assembly these improvised hand grenades were

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:

the gyroscopic platform had to be levelled out before use using several spirit levels

A great item ready to research and display

of an M inside a diamond

Original British Victorian 2nd West York Artillery Volunteers Officer's Blue Cloth Helmet in Named Tin - Circa 1890 Rear Sight Assembly these improvised hand grenades wereOriginal 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