| Place | Europe: United Kingdom, England |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM15254.007 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Headdress |
| Physical description | Gilded metal, Scarlet yak hair |
| Maker |
Hawkes & Co Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | c 1930 |
| Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 |
Plume for Household Cavalry helmet : Field Marshal Lord Birdwood
Description
Scarlet yak hair plume in gilded metal holder, with large gilt tudor rose boss at the top of the plume. To fit into socket on full dress Household Cavalry helmet RELAWM15254.006.
History / Summary
Field Marshal Lord Birdwood of Anzac and Totnes. Worn in his position of 'Gold Stick', Colonel of the Blues, Royal Horse Guards, Household Cavalry.