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Militaria auctions

357 - British M1888 cartridge band and helmet shell.
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Estimate €60 - €130
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Description
British M1888 cartridge band and helmet shell. A fine English cartridge band made from brown embossed leather, often featured in military imagery from the Boer War. This model is dated 1914; the manufacturer’s mark is illegible. It may have been used by an Australian or South African soldier. One of the fastening tabs is split, another is missing; otherwise in good condition, with normal signs of wear. A British helmet shell, with an oxidised interior and exterior subsequently repainted in dark khaki, featuring an insignia. Shows signs of wear and patina. British M1888 ammunition bandolier and helmet shell. A fine British brown embossed-leather ammunition bandolier of the type familiar from Boer War photographs. Dated 1914; maker illegible. Possibly used by an Australian or South African soldier. One fastening tab is split and another is missing. Otherwise in good condition with signs of wear. British helmet shell with an oxidised interior and an exterior later repainted in dark khaki, featuring an insignia. Wear and patina.
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About the sale Militaria: Sale of items from the Notre Dame de Lorette Museum’s collection – the David Bardiaux Collection
Auction location
Auction time 11/11/2026 at 2:00 PM
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