D&D Bandsman's HP
A bi-metal helmet plate for a bandsman of The Devon & Dorset Regiment with three screw fastenings (north, east and west).
Note: It looks as though the original lugs have been replaced with screw fastenings. read more
45.00 GBP
1st Lanark Artillery Vols HP
A rare, white metal, helmet plate for The 1st Lanarkshire Artillery Volunteers with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Litchfield & Westlake 126. read more
225.00 GBP
E Surrey Regt Officer's HP
A nice, silver and gilt, helmet plate for an officer of The East Surrey Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west - opened up). As KK244.
Note: This is an 'official' conversion from a Victorian plate, which was often carried out after the succession of King Edward VII as officer's paid for their own insignia.
Note: Kipling & King, Head-dress Badges o... read more
350.00 GBP
Victorian ASC HP
A nice, brassi, helmet plate for The Army Service Corps with two lug fastenings (east and west). KK980.
Note: This example has the ASC script on a detachable bar (held in place with Blu-Tac) while others have the letters fixed in the centre of the helmet plate. read more
125.00 GBP
RB Officer's HP
A scarce, blackened/silvered, helmet plate for an officer of The Rifle Brigade with three lug fastenings (north, east and west - pinched closed). KK284.
Note: Kipling & King, Head-dress Badges of The British Army Volume 1, states The Rifle Brigade ceased to wear helmets in 1890. read more
225.00 GBP
4VB RWK Officer's HP
A rare ,silvered, helmet plate for an officer of the 4th volunteer battalion of The Royal West Kent Regiment with three lug fastenings (north, east and west - pinched). HQ at Chatham.
Note: A few of the star points are bent backwards and there is slight discolouration below the crown. read more
425.00 GBP
Hants RV Helmet Plate
A scarce, white metal, helmet plate for The Hampshire Rifle Volunteers with three lug fastenings (north, east and west). Woods 3.2 or 17.6.
Note: This plate has a curious gap below the crown, which I believe is only seen on this helmet plate.
Terence Woods, in his book on 'The Military Insignia of Hampshire and The Isle of Wight 1702-1992' dates this plate to circa... read more
180.00 GBP
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
225.00 GBP
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
225.00 GBP
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
325.00 GBP