Universal / Generic 1878 Home Service Pattern Other Ranks Victorian QVC Helmet Brass Plate

As worn from 1878 - 1901, an original other ranks helmet plate with two of two original staple style loops to the reverse. Dark patina to brass and traces of dry polish. Some flex in it as you find with the original versions (for shaping to curve of helmet).

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Code: 66901

Universal / Generic Other Ranks Brass 1878 Helmet Plate, Kings Crown

Two original staple loops to reverse. Good colour and in good overall condition. Dry polish to reverse. Flexes when bent to get the correct shape to the helmet, unlike modern copies which are too stiff.

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Code: 66900

Victorian QVC Infantry Regiments Generic / Universal Brass Pattern Glengarry Crown for wear above a HPC, post 1881

Brass crown for use as part of glengarry with helmet plate centre. Two original staple style brass wire loops to reverse. Some service wear otherwise in good condition.

Helmet plate centres were worn on the Glengarry until 1896 with a brass crown above, sometimes worn separately rather than joined to the HPC and often held together with a brass backing plate. This stand-alone cro...  read more

Code: 66860

Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Other Rank’s Brass Gilding Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

With four of four original dark toned staple style loops to reverse and in very good condition. Worn 1881 - 1914 as a Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895. This one still configured for wear as a HPC with the long central loop intact.

K&K Vol 1 Nos 350 & 415 refer.

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Code: 66841

The Wiltshire Regiment Victorian Other Ranks 1878 Pattern Helmet Plate

The 1881 - 1902 detachable Helmet Plate Centre (HPC) with all four staple style loops to the reverse, mounted on a die-stamped brass example of an original QVC crowned brass star bearing laurel wreath which also has both of its original staple style loops. Added red felt backing cloth for display and complete with cotter pins. In very good condition with sharp detail.

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Code: 64871

Royal Irish Fusiliers Other Ranks Brass Glengarry Grenade Badge, Post 1903

Captured French Eagle on tablet inscribed 8, no circle or title. This pattern sealed 1903. Two original brass loops to the reverse. Some small spots of verdigris to the front, but detail is sharp and in good condition. Circa 7.5cms tall.

K&K Vol 1 no 970 refers.

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Code: 65709

The Kings Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) Victorian Other Ranks 1878 Pattern Helmet Plate

The 1887 - 1902 white metal detachable glengarry white metal centre with all three staple style loops to the reverse, mounted on a die-stamped brass example of a QVC crowned brass star bearing laurel wreath which also has both of its original staple style loops. In very good condition with sharp detail.

K&K Vol 1 Nos 287 and 313 refer.

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Code: 63902

Worcestershire Regiment Other Ranks Gilding Metal Brass Cap Star Badge, c1890 - 1895

A die struck gilding metal brass star with two original dark toned loops to the reverse. Circa 6.9cm tall. In very good condition and scarce.

Bennett, R.W. "Badges of the Worcestershire Regiment" (1994) Figure No 353 refers.

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Code: 65457

Victorian QVC Infantry Regiments Generic / Universal Brass Pattern Glengarry Crown for wear above a HPC, post 1881

Brass crown for use as part of glengarry with helmet plate centre. Two original staple style brass wire loops to reverse. Some service wear and twisting to orb on top of crown otherwise in good condition.

Helmet plate centres were worn on the Glengarry until 1896 with a brass crown above, sometimes worn separately rather than joined to the HPC and often held together with a brass...  read more

Code: 66528

The Bedfordshire Regiment Bi-Metal Glengarry Badge / Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

Bi-metal HPC with all four of four original staple loops to reverse. As worn on the Glengarry until 1895 with a separate crown above. Small fracture in each of the the antlers where they join the head of the deer, but this a small flaw in what is otherwise a smart looking helmet plate centre.

K&K Vol 1 No 305 refers.

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Code: 65707