but has discoloured and faded to the exposed areas
The visor is of the double-ribbed type commonly found on NCO visor caps
The webbing chinstrap is present
enhancing its presentation quality
the woodchip finish missing from the liner retaining rivet heads
BRITISH 15TH KING’S HUSSARS OFFICERS DISPLAY PIECE but has discoloured and fadedA magnificent sword for an officer of the 15th Hussars, James C. Lister Gay, who joined the regiment in 1868, was promoted to Lieutenant in 1870, died on service in Meerut, India, on the 10th September 1875. 77cm blade with clip back point, deeply etched with foliage and scrolls containing Battle Honours from Emsdorf to Waterloo. Royal Crest within Garter and motto, regimental titled Kings XV Hussars, crown VR cypher and owner's family crest, motto