Cambridge Uni VRC HP

A scarce, white metal, helmet plate for The Cambridge University Volunteer Rifle Corps with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK1811.

Note: In issue 280 0f The Military Historical Society's Bulletin, Nicholas Berwick states this helmet plate came into use after 1892 and the unit's helmet was superseded by the slouch hat in 1901 (see page 176/177, reference 7).  read more

Code: 59040

1st VB E Lancs Officer's HP

A rare, silver-plated, helmet plate for an officer of the 1st volunteer battalion of The East Lancashire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Blackburn.  read more

Code: 59000

King's Own Officer's HP

A rare, silver-plated and (somewhat faded) gilt, helmet plate for an officer of The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west - all somewhat twisted). KK217.

Note: The additional upper scroll dates this plate to circa 1911-14 only.  read more

Code: 58960

Victorian Devonshire Regt HP

A brass helmet plate for The Devonshire Regiment with two staple-style loop fastenings on the backplate and all four on the helmet plate centre. KK287/300.  read more

Code: 58853

1st VB Loyal North Lancs Officer’s HP

A rare, silvered, helmet plate for an officer of the 1st volunteer battalion of The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Worn circa 1883-1901. HQ at Preston.  read more

Code: 58820

1st VB Essex Regt HP

A scarce, blackened brass, helmet plate for the 1st volunteer battalion of The Essex Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Brentwood.

From the Hugh King collection.  read more

Code: 58775

Lincs Regt (TA) Officer's HP

A rare and attractive, silver and gilt, helmet plate for an officer of (likely the 4th or 5th territorial battalion of) The Lincolnshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). The reverse is marked for Hobson & Sons, Lexington St, London. As KK224.

Note: This looks to be a conversion from a Victorian plate - often carried out around 1902, as officer's were req...  read more

Code: 58740

Victorian Cheshire Regt HP

A Victorian crown, bi-metal, helmet plate for The Cheshire Regiment with three staple-style loop fastenings on the backplate. KK287/309.

Note: Unusually, the helmet plate centre is fixed in place (with no fastenings) rather than detachable.  read more

Code: 58618

2nd VB Border Regt HP

A rare, white metal, helmet plate for the 2nd volunteer battalion of The Border Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west - one a crude repair). HQ at Kendal.

Note: This example has a non-voided centre rather than the usual 'blade' fastenings holding a red felt centre. I do not know why this is - a manufacturing error or for a deliberate reason?

I ha...  read more

Code: 58610

57th Foot Officer's HP

A rare, gilt, helmet plate for The 57th Foot (later 1st battalion of The Middlesex Regiment) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). As KK196.

Note: The central numbers are fixed in place - on a slight angle.  read more

Code: 58600