An Officer's Cloth Helmet Of The Somerset Light Infantry Archive contributing heavily to the casualty

contributing heavily to the casualty list

He served in the Crimea during the winter of 1855-56 under Sir R

for three years' service in America and the West Indies Station

along with white paint on the obverse of the handle

receiving a variety of awards

An Officer's Cloth Helmet Of The Somerset Light Infantry Archive contributing heavily to the casualtyAn Officer's Cloth Helmet of the Somerset Light Infantry Exterior in black cloth over cork, this helmet features a two piece brass Victorian Somersetshire Light Infantry helmet plate on the front, with a silver insignia in the centre and a silver ribbon banner overlaying the wreath, rose cockades on either side, supporting a brass chain link chin strap backed with a black leather and corduroy strap, brass spike base affixed to the helmet with rose