Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 3rd May 2018
Lot 1266
14th Regiment of Foot: an officer's shako
Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £1400
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Description
14th Regiment of Foot: an officer's shako, pattern of 1869-78, of dark blue cloth with patent leather peak, gilt plate with silver centre, gilt ball holder with VR cypher, red and white ball, quilted lining with taylor's name 'J. SKINNER & CO'; in its toleware box with brass plate to the lid engraved 'S.C.de Trafford Esq. / 14th Regiment'
A Sigismund C. de Trafford is recorded as a Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion, 1872