British Army Badges

Bristol RE (Vols) HP

A rare, white metal, helmet plate for The 2nd Gloster (Bristol) Engineer Volunteers with two lug fastenings (east and west). As KK878 or Brinson H12.

Note: Daniel Brinson, in his book on Military Insignia of Gloucestershire, dates this plate to circa 1879-1908 (despite the Victorian crown).

However, Head-dress Badges of The British Army Volume 1, by Arthur Kipling ... read more

Code: 60840

E Surrey Regt Officer's HP

A nice, silver and gilt, helmet plate for an officer of The East Surrey Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west - opened up). As KK244.

Note: This is an 'official' conversion from a Victorian plate, which was often carried out after the succession of King Edward VII as officer's paid for their own insignia.

Note: Kipling & King, Head-dress Badges o... read more

Code: 60830

350.00 GBP

Victorian ASC HP

A nice, brassi, helmet plate for The Army Service Corps with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK980.

Note: This example has the ASC script on a detachable bar (held in place with Blu-Tac) while others have the letters fixed in the centre of the helmet plate. read more

Code: 60825

125.00 GBP

RB Officer's HP

A scarce, blackened/silvered, helmet plate for an officer of The Rifle Brigade with three lug fastenings (north, east and west - pinched closed). KK284.

Note: Kipling & King, Head-dress Badges of The British Army Volume 1, states The Rifle Brigade ceased to wear helmets in 1890. read more

Code: 60820

225.00 GBP

4VB RWK Officer's HP

A rare ,silvered, helmet plate for an officer of the 4th volunteer battalion of The Royal West Kent Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west - pinched). HQ at Chatham.

Note: A few of the star points are bent backwards and there is slight discolouration below the crown. read more

Code: 60800

425.00 GBP

Hants RV Helmet Plate

A scarce, white metal, helmet plate for The Hampshire Rifle Volunteers with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Woods 3.2 or 17.6.

Note: This plate has a curious gap below the crown, which I believe is only seen on this helmet plate.

Terence Woods, in his book on 'The Military Insignia of Hampshire and The Isle of Wight 1702-1992' dates this plate to circa... read more

Code: 60765

180.00 GBP

E Kent Rifles Officer's HP

A rare, blackened/silvered, helmet plate for an officer of The East Kent Rifles with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Worn circa 1880-83 only.

A red felt centre is held in place with a disc and two blade fastenings. read more

Code: 60720

225.00 GBP

N Staffs Officer's HP

A post-1902, silver and (somewhat faded) gilt, helmet plate for an officer of The North Staffordshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). As KK272. read more

Code: 60705

225.00 GBP

1st Lanark RE Vols HP

A rare, white metal, helmet plate for The First Lanarkshire Engineer Volunteers with two lug fastenings (east and west). read more

Code: 60700

325.00 GBP

Edwardian ASC (Vols) HP

A scarce, white metal, helmet plate for The Army Service Corps (Volunteers) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK995. read more

Code: 60670

150.00 GBP