WW1 British Officers 3rd Kings Own Hussars Helmet

A rare British officers helmet of the 3rd Kings Own Hussars with brass cap badge mounted to front & painted insignia to each side. The 3rd Kings Own Hussars served on the Western front with the 2nd Cavalry Division for the most part of WW1.
A regulation 1915 issue War Office Pattern shell it has a high quality private purchase liner by Herbert Johnson of New Bond Street , London with extended rear section for better balance when riding. At the preference of this officer the exterior of the shell was overpainted in a dark grey rough textured finish with 3rd Hussars insignia skilfully painted to each side. The cap badge mounting is a feature seen on some officers helmets of the period , all optional extras that a private tailor would offer. Leather chinstrap is in very good supple undamaged condition.
From a long established helmet collection & a rare opportunity to acquire this truly one off piece.

Code: 13556