Step 2 of 7

Simple but elite

0:00
Collection Mandarin Mansion - Jianruiying helmet - Liner hat

Collection Mandarin Mansion - Jianruiying helmet - Liner hat

This helmet's previous owners misunderstood it. It underscores the importance of solid research. The Qing court organized their soldiers under 'banners'. Each of these banners was referred to by a color (yellow, white, blue, red), 'plain' or 'bordered' This helmet is blue with a yellow banner. Hence, previous owners thought that this helmet belonged to the Bordered Blue Banner. But the blue banner's border should be red, not yellow. So why is the fabric on this helmet blue with a yellow border?