The Queen's Regt Officers HP

A silver and gilt helmet plate for an officer of The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK215.

Note: Kipling & King states the upper scroll was added in 1911, which makes this a short-lived helmet plate, worn circa 1911-14.  read more

Code: 58480

Victorian Oxfordshire LI HP

A brass helmet plate for The Oxfordshire Light Infantry with two, staple-style, lug fastenings (east and west) on the backplate and all four loops on the backplate. KK287/333.

Note: The plate has been bent slightly, presumably to fit the curve of the helmet.  read more

Code: 58457

2nd VB Lincs Officer's Helmet Plate

A rare, silver-plated, helmet plate for the 2nd volunteer battalion of The Lincolnshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Worn circa 1883-1901. HQ at Grantham.

Note: The helmet plate is somewhat discoloured.  read more

Code: 58400

3rd VB West Surrey HP

A bi-metal helmet plate for the 3rd volunteer battalion of The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Bermondsey.

Note: The https://www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk/reg_badges/qrr/qrr_04.shtml website provides more information.  read more

Code: 58370

RA (Vols) Officer's Helmet Plate

A silver-plated helmet plate for The Royal Artillery (Volunteers) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Worn circa 1902-08. The reverse bears a manufacturers plaque for Hobson & Sons. As KK829A or Litchfield & Westlake 17.  read more

Code: 58350

1st VB Lincs Officer's HP

A rare, silver-plated, helmet plate for an officer of the 1st volunteer battalion of The Lincolnshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Some discolouration. Worn circa 1902-08. HQ at Lincoln.  read more

Code: 58320

Northants Regt Officer's HP

A Victorian pattern, silver and gilt, helmet pate for an officer of The Northamptonshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK261.  read more

Code: 58300

1st VB RWK HP

A white metal helmet plate for the 1st volunteer battalion of The Royal West Kent Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Tonbridge.  read more

Code: 58285

Leinster Regt Officer's Helmet Plate

A rare, Victorian, silver and (slightly faded) gilt helmet plate for an officer of The Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK283.

Note: Kipling & King states the central coronet was changed to gilt after 1900. It describes a black velvet centre, although I am informed this plate's red centre was a variation made of Moroccan leathe...  read more

Code: 58240

1st VB RWK HP

A blackened brass/white metal helmet plate for the 1st volunteer battalion of The Royal West Kent Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Tonbridge.  read more

Code: 58225