Original British WWI King's Royal Rifle Corps Seal Fur Busby by Hobson & Sons of London - Dated 1912 British Uniform and the shine the produced

and the shine the produced without paint was a liability

It then became customary for the unit commander to appoint an NCO as the standard bearer

These helmets were in service for decades

The helmet retains all snaps and loops and a very clean makers label sewn into the inside that is fully readable:

Original British WWI King's Royal Rifle Corps Seal Fur Busby by Hobson & Sons of London - Dated 1912 British Uniform and the shine the producedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Royal Rifles Other Ranks pre WW1 Busby. Black seal fur with attached pleated cords. Corded boss to front with black strung bugle insignia for rifles. Black wool top with black over red hair Hackle plume. Black leather headband and lining. Features an original Hobson & Sons of London maker label with 1912 date. Name label inside, difficult to read. Size is 7 1 4. Overall condition is very good to excellent making this