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

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. Some tips of the longer rays bent over and traces of dry polish otherwise in very good condition. Some flex in it as you find with the original versions (for shaping to curve of helmet).

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Code: 67796

The Cheshire Regiment Bi-Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

Of two part construction with all four original loops (some verdigris to two of these). In good overall condition but polishing and service wear has lessened the detail on the coronet which is polished. Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and on the Glengarry until 1895.

K&K Vol 1 No 309 and 380 refer.

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Code: 67620

The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Gilding Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

With all four original brass staple style loops. Some loss of detail from polishing to the central lion and a touch of verdigris to front right laurel leaves otherwise in good overall condition. Worn 1881 - 1914 on the Helmet Plate Centre and, until 1895, on the Glengarry.

K&K Vol 1 No 324 & 389 refer.

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Code: 66303

Gloucestershire Regiment Other Rank's Bi-Metal Helmet Plate Centre (HPC)

A bi-metal helmet plate centre for the Gloucestershire Regiment with two side staple-style loop fastenings remaining (adapted for wear on the glengarry). Some verdigris staining to front circlet otherwise in good overall condition. Worn on the glengarry until 1895 with a separate crown above. Also worn with a back badge unique to this Regiment.

K&K Vol 1 No's 315 & 384 refer....  read more

Code: 67788

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 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

Devonshire Regiment Brass Gilding Metal Helmet Plate Centre ( HPC ) with Pagri Fixing

In excellent unissued condition with original long slider fitting to the reverse for wear on the sun helmet.

K&K Vol 1 No 300 and 369 refer.

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Code: 59372

East Lancashire Regimental Band Full Dress Bandsman's Helmet Plate, 1952 - 1968 QEII Issue

The helmet plate backing is a standard 8 pointed star made of gilding metal with a laurel wreath surmounted by a St Edwards Crown. The Helmet Plate Centre is a detachable circlet and has the words ‘East Lancashire’ with an Egyptian Sphinx in white metal with a black velvet background. The plate itself has a a solid backing, see K&K Vol2 No 2739. In very good condition and scarce. Although th...  read more

Code: 67657

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