This ceremonial helmet is lacquered black with brass and leather. The crown is topped by a red, felt crest. The visor is decorated with a bronze and brass emblem marking it as part of the "Fifth Royal Irish Lancers" and holding a crest with a lion and a horse bracketing a shield and crown. A pair of brass lion heads are on either side of the helmet with a hook beneath the chin to hold the leather and brass strap.

Weight (Lbs): 1.5
Height (In.): 7.25
Width (In.): 6.5
Depth (In.): 9
Size: 136.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown <br
Condition: Some patina build-up over the metal, minor fading to the felt, an adhesive mark above the left lion head. The lion heads are also both loose.
History: Originally James Wynne's Regiment of Dragoons in 1689, the 5th Royal Irish Lancers went through a series of name changes over two hundred years before settling on the final name is 1861. This helmet bears the names of battles fought in, including Suakin, Oudenarde, and Malplaquet.