E Kent Rifles Officer's HP

A rare, blackened/silvered, helmet plate for an officer of The East Kent Rifles with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Worn circa 1880-83 only.

A red felt centre is held in place with a disc and two blade fastenings.  read more

Code: 60720

The Queen's Bandsman's HP

A bi-metal helmet plate for a bandsman of The Queen's Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). As Hodges, p125, 18.

Note: Lieutenant Colonel Robin Hodges, in his book on British Army Badges, shows a similar plate with the updated title for The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, reflecting the 1992 merger of The Queen's Regiment with The Royal Hampshire Regiment...  read more

Code: 60717

R Hants Bandsman's HP

A brass helmet plate for a bandsman of The Royal Hampshire Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Woods 1.141.

Note: The centre appears to have two staple-style loop fastenings, which have been split open and bent over to secure the centre into the backplate.

Terence Woods, in his book on 'The Military Insignia of Hampshire and The Isle of Wight...  read more

Code: 60707

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 Lanark RE Vols HP

A rare, white metal, helmet plate for The First Lanarkshire Engineer Volunteers with two lug fastenings (east and west).  read more

Code: 60700

Edwardian ASC (Vols) HP

A scarce, white metal, helmet plate for The Army Service Corps (Volunteers) with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). KK995.  read more

Code: 60670