Berkshire Regt HP

A scarce, brass helmet plate for The Berkshire Regiment with two staple-style loops on the backplate and all four intact on the centre.

This centre was worn circa 1881-85 only (until the regiment was given the Royal title). KK287/339.  read more

Code: 61100

2VB Lincs HP

A scarce, white metal, helmet plate for the 2nd volunteer battalion of The Lincolnshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Grantham.

Note: This is the earlier version with the bugle at the centre rather than the Sphinx over Egypt honour.  read more

Code: 61020

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

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

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

1st VB Leicestershire Regt HP

A rare and attractive, silver-plated and gilt, helmet plate for an officer of the 1st volunteer battralion of The Leicestershire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west).

Note: The reverse bears an unusual, circular, plaque for manufacturer J.R. Gaunt London.

The South Africa 1900-02 honour dates this plate to circa 1905-08 only.

Ear...  read more

Code: 60630