2nd Royal Surrey Militia HP

A scarce, white metal, helmet plate for The 2nd Royal Surrey Militia with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK1170.

Note: This pattern of plate may have also been worn as a generic plate by other militia/Rifle Volunteer units.

This plate was very dirty and I soaked it in vinegar, which is why the lugs have a very new coppery look to them. Some of the tip...  read more

Code: 61005

3VB Lincs Officer's HP

A rare, silver-plated, helmet plate for an officer of the 3rd volunteer battalion of The Lincolnshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Headquarters at Grimsby.  read more

Code: 60930

RA Post-1902 HP

A brass helmet plate for The Royal Artillery with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK807.  read more

Code: 60928

RE (Vols) HP

A scarce, white metal, helmet plate for The Royal Engineers (Volunteers) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK869.

Note: The Ubique honour can clearly be seen from the rear. It appears the die has been 'hobbed' to remove the honour from the front.  read more

Code: 60925

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

Victorian ASC HP

A nice, brass, 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

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

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

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

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