2VB South Lancs Officer's HP

A rare, silvered, helmet plate for an officer of the 2nd volunteer battalion of The South Lancashire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at St Helens.

Note: This plate has something of a blackened tinge to it. There are small pieces in leather behind two of the lugs, presumably used to secure the plate in place.  read more

Code: 59720

3VB Suffolk Officer's HP

A rare, silvered, helmet plate for an officer of the 3rd volunteer battalion of The Suffolk Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Cambridge.  read more

Code: 59680

2VB E Lancs Officer's HP

A rare, silver-plated, helmet plate for an officer of the 2nd volunteer battalion of The East Lancashire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Worn circa 1883-1901. HQ at Burnley.  read more

Code: 59620

1VB Warwicks Officer's HP

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

Code: 59500

4VB West Surrey Officer's HP

A rare and attractive, blackened/silvered, helmet plate for an officer of the 4th volunteer battalion of The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Kennington Park.

Note: The officer's versions of these 'rifle regiment' plates are typically blackened with the prominent features highlighted.  read more

Code: 59390

1st VB Suffolk Officer's HP

A rare, silver-plated, helmet plate for an officer of the 1st volunteer battalion of The Suffolk Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). The reverse is marked for manufacturer J&Co (Jennens). HQ at Ipswich.

Note: This looks to be a conversion from a Victorian plate, which sometimes happened following Queen Victoria’s death, as the officer's had to pay for their...  read more

Code: 59350

Manchester Regt Officer's HP

A nice, silver and gilt, helmet plate for an officer of The Manchester Regiment with three lug fastenings (east and west). KK271.  read more

Code: 59260

40th Lancashire RVC Officer's HP

A rare, silver-plated and gilt, helmet plate for an officer of The 40th Lancashire (3rd Manchester) Rifle Volunteer Corps with three horizontal lug fastenings (north, east and west). Worn circa 1878-80 only.  read more

Code: 59200

RE (Militia/TA) Officer's HP

An interesting and unusual, gilt, helmet plate for an officer of The Royal Engineers (Militia/Territorials) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). The reverse bears a plaque for manufacturer Hobson & Sons, 1 3 & 5 Lexington St, London, W. As KK860.

Note: This appears to be a conversion from a Victorian helmet plate. It has an 'ornamental' scroll rather than the usual l...  read more

Code: 59195

2nd Middlesex RV HP

A (slightly faded) blackened brass helmet plate for The 2nd (South) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers with three lug fastenings (north, east and west).  read more

Code: 59190