New Zealand Volunteers QVC General Issue Brass 1878 Pattern Helmet Plate, 1882 - 1895

In stunning condition with two of two dark toned loops to the reverse. Looks like unissued stock. The bugle and garter pattern was replaced in 1895 with the plate with four stars. Worn by the volunteer units which did not have a specific design. Instead they identified themselves from the initials of their corps worked in white worsted on the shoulder straps. Red cloth backing not contemporary, but added for display. Best one I have ever handled.

Corbett pp58/59 & Oldham Fig 2/1 refers.

Comm TeMo

Sold to DH

Code: 63077