A Rare Mid 1800’S Ottoman-Egyptian Khedive’s “Iron Men” Bodyguard Helmet By Wilkinson & Co. Auction Archive The book has a solid

The book has a solid spine with little wear

Footnote: James Russell Melrose was born in 1903 in Edinburgh

Inspired by the intrepid courage and self sacrifice of Private Lewellyn

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mounted to asuspension bar with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran

A Rare Mid 1800’S Ottoman-Egyptian Khedive’s “Iron Men” Bodyguard Helmet By Wilkinson & Co. Auction Archive The book has a solidThis is a rare, wonderfully preserved, and untouched example of a Khedives Body Guard Palace Guard helmet. It is handcrafted of brass and magnetic iron, with the core of the helmet being made out of plain iron, and sporting a brass topper on the crown of the helmet, complete with a crescent final, and very sharp tips. The helmet is round in shape with a beaver tail neck guard towards the rear, with brass trim around the edges. The side band is crafted