Victorian Middlesex Regt HP

A bi-metal helmet plate for The Middlesex Regiment with two, staple-style, lug fastenings (east and west) on the backplate and three of the four loops on the backplate (the central loop is missing, the other three are bent over). KK287/345.  read more

Code: 58185

SLI Officer's Helmet Plate

A nice. post-1902, silver and gilt helmet plate for an officer of The Somersetshire Light Infantry with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). As KK228.

Note: Kipling & King states the title scroll changed to read Somerset Light Infantry in 1912.  read more

Code: 58180

Victorian DCLI HP

A nice, brass, helmet plate for The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry with two staple-style loops on the backplate and all four intact on the centre. There is red felt backing to the centre. KK287/323.

Note: This plate is a 'marriage', as the two pieces were not originally together, although the colour of the two pieces matches very nicely.  read more

Code: 58165

3rd VB Cheshire Regt HP

A scarce, white metal, helmet plate for the 3rd volunteer battalion of The Cheshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Knutsford.  read more

Code: 58050

East Yorks Regt HP

A nice, bi-metal, helmet plate for The East Yorkshire Regiment with two staple-style loop fastenings on the backplate and three on the centre (the central loop is missing). KK287/304.

Note: Unusually, this plate has two strengtheners behind the crown. There is a hint of gilding too - perhaps a non-commissioned officer’s example?  read more

Code: 58045

1st VB Warwickshire HP

A scarce, blackened brass, helmet plate for the 1st volunteer battalion of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west) and a red felt centre. HQ at Birmingham.  read more

Code: 57970

97th Foot Helmet Plate

A brass helmet plate for The 97th Foot (Earl of Ulster's - later 2nd battalion of The Royal West Kent Regiment) with two lug fastenings (east and west). Worn c1878-81 only. KK211.  read more

Code: 57925

East Lancs Officer's HP

A post-1902 silver and gilt helmet plate for an officer of The East Lancashire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK243.  read more

Code: 57900

RB Helmet Plate

A blackened brass helmet plate for The Rifle Brigade with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). As KK284.  read more

Code: 57885

2nd VB Glosters HP

A scarce, blackened brass, helmet plate for the 2nd volunteer battalion of The Gloucestershire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). HQ at Gloucester. Brinson G61.

Note: Brinson dates this plate to circa 1881-1908 (despite the Victorian crown). He notes no example with a King's crown has been discovered.  read more

Code: 57855