Albert helmet

The helmet was developed by Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1842, and was first introduced for service with the Household Cavalry in 1843.

In the 20th and 21st centuries, the helmet has persisted as a type of full dress headgear used by several British and Canadian cavalry regiments.

[5] The helmet was modified in 1865 as a result of lessons learnt from the Indian Mutiny and Crimean War.

[10] The resulting helmet, less ornamental than the original, has been retained by the Household Cavalry in full dress ever since.

[10][9][7] The Albert helmet was also worn historically by a number of cavalry regiments in the Canadian Militia.

The helmet remains in use with the two current Household Cavalry regiments, the Blues and Royals and the Life Guards.

[11] The plume is 20 inches (51 cm) long and made from horsehair or nylon for other ranks in both regiments.