Original Swedish Model 1881 Royal Dragoons NCO Spiked Cavalry Helmet Ancient There is a manufacturer label

There is a manufacturer label present

so this most likely dates from the 1950s

as well as his services in the Solomon Islands

This dates from before World War Two during the China Marine era

An exceptionally sturdy open-topped iron box-body

Original Swedish Model 1881 Royal Dragoons NCO Spiked Cavalry Helmet Ancient There is a manufacturer labelOriginal item: One of a Kind. This is a Swedish Model 1881 Dragoon Non Commissioned Officer's leather helmet mounted in brass with spike top. It has the correct non Commissioned Officer's brass scaled chin straps. Full leather liner with Swedish Regimental numerals stamped on the interior. Large brass helmet plate to front displaying the large "domed" Crown over three Coronets which represents the Royal House of Sweden. In overall very nice condition,