WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 2006 BADGES, HELMET PLATES, SHOULDER BELT PLATES Over 460 lots are photographed in the catalogue which is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE         HOME PAGE

Many of the lots formed part of the famous Hugh King Collection

1     7th Bombay Native Infantry Officer’s Albert shako plate circa 1844-55. An exceedingly fine and scarce rich gilt example of universal star pattern; mounted on the star a wreath half of laurel, half palm bearing honour scrolls. Within the wreath a strap inscribed “Bombay Native Infantry” with “VII” to the burnished gilt centre. Below the wreath, a floriated scroll inscribed “Beni Boo Ali”. Reverse retains both original horizontal loops as well as both pairs of wires behind the Crown. Top pearl on Crown absent otherwise VGC. (£600 - £800) Raised in 1788 as 4th Regt. Bombay Sepoys; redesignated 1st Bn, 4th Regt Bombay NI in 1796; redesignated 7th Regiment of Bombay NI in 1824 dropping “Native” from the title in 1885. Became 107th Pioneers in 1903.

2     23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers Officer’s Albert shako plate circa 1844-55. A very fine and exceedingly rare example. Large gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with Prince of Wales’s plumes in silver. Four loops to reverse. VGC (£600 - £800) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 87B in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

3     1st Royal Surrey Militia Officer’s Albert shako plate circa 1844-55. An extremely fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern with applied oak wreath; to the centre, within the Garter, silver “RS”cypher reversed and interlaced with “1” beneath”. Reverse retains both horizontal loops and both pairs of wires behind the Crown. VGC (£600 - £899) Raised 18th April 1759 at Richmond. Redesignated 3rd Bn. East. Surrey Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1213 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

4     34th Bengal Native Infantry pre 1857 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine and exceedingly rare example. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver strap “Native Infantry” with “34” to centre. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom and complete with leather liner. VGC (£600 - £800) On 29th March, 1857 at Barrackpore, Mangal Pandey, a Hindu Sepoy of the 34th NI, tried to raise up his fellows against their British Officers over the new Metford-Pritchitt cartridges (for the newly introduced Enfield rifle) treated with animal grease. He attacked the Adjutant, Lieutenant Baugh and another Officer. General Hearsey heard the attack and ordered Pandey’s comrades to arrest him, only one went to do so. Pandey attempted to shoot himself but failed. Court-martialled 6th April and he was hanged 8th April. The regiment was disbanded and ignobly stripped of their uniforms thus further provoking great resentment towards the HEIC and fuelling the flames which started the Mutiny.

5     31st Foot (Huntingdonshire) Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine rich gilt example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; “31” pierced in the seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 31st Foot became 1st Bn. East Surrey Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881.

6     70th Foot (Surrey) Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; “70” pierced in the seeded centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 70th Foot became 2nd Bn. East Surrey Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881.

7     1st Royal Jersey Regiment Officer’s bell-top shako plate circa 1829-44. A magnificent and exceptionally rare gilt example of universal crowned star pattern. Mounted on the star a silver wreath, within the wreath an oval strap “Royal Jersey Regt.” surmounted by “1”. To the centre, three lions-leopardé in pale. Reverse retains both horizontal loops, wire behind Crown absent. Minor service wear. VGC (£1,000 - £1,500) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 75 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

8     Australia. New South Wales Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped gilt metal example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; the centre, within a circlet “New South Wales Volunteers”, an applied gilt strung bugle. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

9     Australia. New South Wales Reserves Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped gilt metal example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; the centre, within a circlet “New South Wales Reserves”, an applied gilt strung bugle. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

10     Dublin County Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A very fine rare silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the star mounted with broad laurel wreath. To the centre, within a pierced strap “County Dublin”, the Royal Crest set on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Crease to 3 o’clock star ray otherwise VGC . (£500 - £600) Raised in 1793 at Lucan, designated Dublin County Light Infantry Militia by 1855 redesignated 5th Bn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers on 1st July 1881.

11     67th Foot (South Hampshire) Officer’s shako plate circa 1812-16. A fine and very rare example in die-stamped copper gilt. The crowned rococo plate with large “GR’ cypher over “67”. The reverse with two copper loop fasteners. VGC (£800 - £1,200) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 20 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

12     Royal Buckingham Militia Officer’s shako plate. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern with applied cut silver star; to the centre, within a gilt strap “The Kings Own Militia” a gilt lion within a strap. Across the tail of the strap, a floral ended scroll “Royal Bucks”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Raised 1697 at High Wycombe. Redesignated 3rd Bn. Oxfordshire LI on Friday 1st July, 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1235 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

13     40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-80. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the centre, within a strap “40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps”, a gilt rose on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 40th LRVC (or 3rd Manchester) formed 29th February 1860; renumbered 16th in 1880. Redesgnated 4th VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888.

14     King’s Own Staffordshire Militia Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1805-1820. A fine and rare example, the copper gilt oval plate with similar cast gilt overlays. Crowned Garter Proper enclosing the Stafford Knot, below the Garter a scroll “King’s Own”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom, plus original chamois liner which is contemporarily inscribed, “1798-1812 At Windsor”. No gilt remains on the back plate the mounts retain some gilt otherwise GC. (£700 - £800) Elevated to “Royal” status in recognition of the regiment’s services at Windsor Castle.

15     6th West York Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the centre, with a circlet “Sixth West York”, a silver rose on a black velvet ground. VGC (£300 - £400) Raised 10th October 1853 at Halifax. Redesignated 3rd Bn. Duke of Wellington’s Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881.

16     Guernsey Militia Other Ranks shoulder belt plate circa 1790-1820. A good scarce heavily die-stamped brass oval plate with raised designs. Central shield with three lions and leaf crest above, “Guernsey Militia” around lower edge. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising a hook at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£200 - £400)

17     Madras Horse Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1830. An exceptionally fine and rare example. Rich fire gilt die struck plate of arching form. Across the base, superimposed on a Union spray, an ornately ended scroll inscribed “Horse Artillery”; to the centre, the Arms of the Board of Ordnance with charging horse “supporters” and surmounted by the Lion of the East India Company. To the left, a scroll inscribed “Java” to the right another “Mahidpore”. Five small lead -soldered wire fasteners to reverse. Pinhole beneath one horse’s head due to manufacturer’s stamping. VGC (£600 - £700) Formed 4th April, 1805. Transferred along with entire HEIC army to the Crown on 1st November 1858 as a result of the Indian Mutiny.

18     St Clement Danes Association Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1798-1801. A good scarce oval copper gilt example with engraved designs. A central fouled anchor with title scrolls above and below, “St Clement Danes” and “Association”. The rim with feather edge decoration. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising a hook at the top and two studs at the bottom. Traces of gilt only. GC (£400 - £500) A two company unit commanded by Samuel Edwards and William Sandby.

19     Linen Hall Corps (Dublin) Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1796-1807. A very fine and rare example in silver coloured metal with engraved designs. Crowned Maid of Erin Harp with “17” and “96” to the left and right. A scroll above “Linen Hall” and similar below “Corps”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising a hook at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£700 - £900) Raised 31st October 1796. Officer Commanding in 1804, Capt. Charles Duffin

20     Dellarossery Infantry Co. Wicklow Officer’s 1803 hallmarked silver shoulder belt plate. A very fine and rare example worn circa 1803-1807, the oval silver plate hallmarked Dublin 1803 by Richard Sawyer with engraved designs. Crowned Maid of Erin Harp. A scroll above “Co Wiclow” and at the base a scroll “ Dellarossery”, above this a further scroll “ Inftry”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£800 - £1,000) Raised 20th July 1803. Officer Commanding Capt Richard Whitmore. (Spelt “Dellarossory” in the Army List)

21     Imperial Russian Grenadier Officer’s Crimean War helmet plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver on copper. Crowned Imperial double headed eagle, its breast bearing shield charged with St. George and the Dragon. The crescent base bearing flaming grenade. Six small blade fixing to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

22     5th (Stamford) Lincolnshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-80. A very fine, attractive and rare die-stamped silvered example. Crowned ornate strap bearing VR cypher beneath the Crown and “Stamford” scroll on the base of the strap with “1860” below. To the centre, the Arms of Stamford on a netted ground. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 14th February, 1860 becoming part of 2nd Admin. Bn. 21st May. Became “D” Company of 2nd Corps in 1880 following consolidation. Redesignated 2nd VB Lincolnshire Regt. in May, 1883.

23     Worcestershire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1901-08. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet, pear tree to centre. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

24     17th London, Poplar & Stepney Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1908-26. A fine silvered example. Within a Guelphic crowned laurel wreath, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms, “South Africa 1899-1902” to the four arms. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Rifle Brigade”; a crowned strung bugle. Three screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC (£100 - £150)

25     17th London, Tower Hamlets Rifles post 1926 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce silvered example by JR Gaunt, London. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet inscribed “South Africa 1900-02”; within the wreath, a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms. To the centre, within a circlet “Tower Hamlets Rifles, Rifle Brigade”, a crowned strung bugle. The wreath and arms of the cross bear the numerous honours of the Regiment. To the base of the wreath, a scroll inscribed “Prince Consort’s Own”, Four screw posts to reverse, retaining original backing plate. VGC. (£150 - £200)

26     Antrim Militia (Queen’s Royal Rifles) pre 1881 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and rare silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown resting on a “Queen’s” tablet; within the wreath a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Royal Rifles”, a crowned strung bugle. The base of the wreath with an applied tri-part Gaellic scroll. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£400 - £600) Raised in 1793 at Randalstown. Became 4th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles on Friday 1st July, 1881.

27     29th North Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1871-80. A fine and rare silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet; within the wreath, a smaller oval wreath. To the centre, within a strap “North Middlesex”, “29”. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. Fracture between wreath and tablet on left side not affecting appearance otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300) 29th formed 1st March 1860 at St. Pancras; HQ moved to Camden Town in 1864. Renumbered 17th in 1880 and became 19th London Regt. in 1908.

28     North Cork Militia pre 1881 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and rare silvered example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown resting on a blank tablet; within the wreath a Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “North Cork Riflemen”, a strung bugle. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£400 - £600) Raised 1793 at Fermoy; redesignated North Cork Rifles 1852; became 9th Bn. KRRC on Friday 1st July 1881

29     2nd A.B. Lincolnshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-83. A fine and scarce short-lived silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the centre, within a strap “2nd A.B. Lincolnshire Rifle Vols.”, a silver Sphinx on Egypt tablet set on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 2nd Admin. Bn. formed at Grantham 21st May, 1860; redesignated 2nd VB Lincolnshire Regt. in 1883.

30     2nd VB Norfolk Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with silver figure of Britannia set on a green cloth ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The Norfolk Regiment” with another below “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at Great Yarmouth

31     2nd VB East Lancashire Regiment Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1889-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with silver Sphinx on Egypt tablet set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The East Lancashire Regiment” with another below “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ at Burnley

32     1st VB Oxfordshire Light Infantry Officer’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with silver strung bugle on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The Oxfordshire Lt. Infy.” with another below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 1st Oxfordshire RVC formed at the University 8th August, 1859; redesignated 1st VB Oxfordshire LI in December, 1887.

33     1st VB Somerset Light Infantry Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the black velvet centre, a gilt mural Crowned strung bugle. To the base of the wreath an applied silvered scroll inscribed “Somersetshire Light Infantry” with additional scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. Wires securing bugle absent, left side of scroll adrift. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ at Bath

34     1st Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-1900. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, to the centre, within a strap “1st Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps”, the Arms of Hereford in silver on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1787 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

35     3rd VB Essex Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with gilt Castle, Sphinx and mottoes on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The Essex Regiment” with another below “3rd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at West Ham

36     Royal North Gloucester Militia Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A very fine and exceedingly scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the centre, within a circlet “Royal North Gloucester Militia”, silver VR Cypher set on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500) Raised 22nd August 1860 at Cirencester. Designated “Fusiliers” 1761-96. Became 4th Battalion, Gloucester Regiment on Friday 1st July, 1881.

37     1st Brecknockshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-85. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the centre, within a circlet “1st Brecknockshire R.V.” , Prince of Wales plumes resting on a scroll inscribed “Gwell angau na chwilydd” on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£260 - £300) HQ at Brecon. Redesignated 1st VB SWB in July 1885.

38     1st Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-84. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, to the centre, within a strap “1st Aberdeen Rifle Volunteers”, St. Andrew and Cross. Three loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£300 - £400) Became 1st (Aberdeen) VB Gordon Highlanders in 1884.

39     13th (Kilsyth) Stirlingshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1866-80. A very fine and scarce silvered example. Circlet inscribed “K.V.R.”, to the centre, a bird’s head out of a ducal coronet. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200)

40     1st Admin. Battalion Elginshire Rifles OR’s helmet plate circa 1879-86. A good scarce white metal example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the centre, within a strap inscribed “1st A. B. Elginshire Rifles”, a Thistle. Two replacement loops to reverse. Pinhole to arch of Crown. GC (£100 - £150) See "Badges of the Highland Lowland Regiments" by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, Page 82

41     Scots Guards. Piper’s HM silver kilt pin. A fine example HM Birmingham 1931 by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) . The star of the Order of the Thistle, the centre in high relief with a centre backing of green translucent vitreous enamel. Two loop fasteners to take the screw pin (not present), disc securing enamel absent. (£40 - £60)

42     1st Banffshire Rifle Volunteers glengarry badge circa 1880-84. A fine and scarce white metal example. Within a strap “1st Banffshire Rifle V.C.”, a rampant lion. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£200 - £300) HQ at Keith. Became 6th VB Gordon Highlanders in February 1884. See “Badges of the Highland Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, page 92 for similar example.

43     2nd Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s bonnet badge circa 1884-87. A fine and rare silver plated die-struck example. Rope edged strap “2nd Battalion Renfrewshire” surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes. Scroll beneath and across the tail of the strap “Rifle Volunteers”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Became 2nd VB Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in December 1887. See “Badges of the Highland Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, page 116 for OR’s example.

44     1st Elgin Volunteer Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1875. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned thistle wreath, to the centre, within an oval “Sic itur ad astra”, the figure of St. Giles. On the base of the wreath a tri-part scroll “Elgin Volunteer Rifles” and crossed rifles with bayonets fixed which extend onto the oval. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Became 3rd (Morayshire) VB Seaforth Highlanders 1st December 1887 with HQ at Elgin.

45     5th (Buckie) Banffshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1860-80. A fine and rare silvered example of Crowned star pattern. To the centre, within a strap “5th Banffshire Rifle Volunteers”, a voided “5”. Two loops to reverse. Generally VGC. (£300 - £400) Became 1st (Aberdeen) VB Gordon Highlanders in 1884.

46     Royal Midlothian Yeomanry Cavalry OR’s helmet plate circa 1860. A good die-stamped white metal example. Resting in a thistle wreath, a crowned Garter with voided Star of the Order of the Thistle to centre. Below the Garter, among pierced thistle sprays, four scrolls inscribed “Royal, Midlothian, Yeomanry, Cavalry”. Three of five screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC. (£150 - £200)

47     2nd (Berwickshire) VB King’s Own Scottish Borderers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with applied glengarry style badge set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the badge, a scroll “2nd Volunteer Battln” . Three loops to reverse. Near VGC. (£400 - £600) HQ at Duns.

48     King’s Own Scottish Borderers Militia senior NCO’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with applied glengarry style badge. Three loops to reverse. Near VGC. (£150 - £200)

49     10th (Greenock) Renfrewshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s bonnet badge circa 1860-67. A fine and rare silver plated die-struck example. Thistle spray resting on a scroll “Nemo me impune lacessit”. Loops to reverse replaced with stout brooch pin. VGC (£300 - £400) 10th Corps formed 3rd February 1860 in August becoming part of 1st AB Renfrew RV. Listed as Greenock Highlanders from 1863. See “Badges of the Highland Lowland Regiments” by W.H. & K.D.Bloomer, page 118 for OR’s example.

50     Army Veterinary Department Officer’s helmet plate circa 1901-06. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with silver “AVD” monogram on a black patent leather ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) The all Officer Army Veterinary Department was amalgamated with the OR’s of the Army Veterinary Corps in March 1906.

51     Ceylon. Tea Planters Rifle Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1900. A fine and rare gilt example. Within a laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown resting on a blank tablet, “TP” monogram. Three screw posts to reverse, complete with backing plate. VGC (£300 - £400) Formed in 1900 and swiftly renamed Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps later that year.

52     41st Foot (Welch) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the black velvet centre, silver “41” surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes. Three loops to reverse. Crown edge and star tips with verdigris otherwise GC. (£400 - £600)

53     1st VB Leicestershire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1883-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with three gilt lions in pale on a crimson velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt scroll “The Leicestershire Regiment” with another below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at Leicester.

54     4th VB Derbyshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. Mounted on the star, a full laurel wreath bearing gilt metal Maltese Cross resting on “Sherwood Foresters” scroll with another beneath “4th Volunteer Battalion”. Scrolls “The” “Derbyshire” “Regt” draped over the arms of the cross. To the centre, a gilt metal Stag set on rich blue translucent enamel ground encircled by silver oak wreath. Three loops to reverse. Central securing wires absent; gilt dull otherwise GC. (£300 - £400) HQ at Newark.

55     3rd VB South Wales Borderers Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1885-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with gilt Dragon within a laurel wreath set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied gilt scroll “The South Wales Borderers” with further scroll beneath “3rd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) HQ at Pontypool. Reorganised as 2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment on 1st April 1908. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1774 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

56     Canada. 10th Regiment of Royal Grenadiers Officer’s waist belt clasp. A splendid rare silver and gilt example. Circlet inscribed “Royal Grenadiers”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver flaming grenade. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £300)

57     Royal Canadian Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1904-10. A very fine and rare example. Gilt Crowned ERI Cypher, a scroll below “Canada”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 21.

58     Hampshire Militia Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1856-81. A fine and scarce silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Hampshire Militia”; centre mounted with gilt rose surmounted by a silver Crown. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £240)

59     New Zealand. Canterbury Highland Rifle Volunteers glengarry badge circa 1900. A fine and scarce die-stamped white metal example. Resting in an open thistle wreath, a strap “Pass forward” resting on tri-part scroll “Canterbury Highland Rifles NZ”, dragon’s head to centre. Two long loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) Raised 10th September, 1900 and wore Gordon tartan. See “The Regimental Badges of New Zealand” by Corbett, page 253.

60     Diamond Fields Horse Officer’s helmet plate circa 1885-99. A fine and scarce silvered example of star pattern with voided Guelphic style Crown. To the centre, within a circlet “Diamond Fields Horse 1877”, the arms of Cape Colony on a crimson velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. Pile of velvet worn to underlay otherwise VGC. (design similar to Owen 182) (£300 - £400) Raised as the Dutoitspan Hussars in June 1876 under the command of Captain Loftus Rollason with a strength of two squadrons. Became Diamond Fields Horse in November 1877 under Major Maxwell and served with distinction in numerous campaigns. In 1885 it adopted a full dress uniform similar to 13th Hussars but with spiked helmet in place of a busby. It was merged with the Kimberley Regiment in 1899 but continued to serve as a separate mounted unit under Major Rodgers until the end of the war when the unit disappeared. Cecil Rhodes held an honorary commission in the regiment.

61     Australia. Metropolitan Rifle Volunteers Western Australia post 1878 OR’s helmet plate. A fine and rare white metal example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with strung bugle within a strap “Metropolitan Rifle Vols. Western Australia” . Three loops to reverse. Top pearl of Crown absent otherwise near VGC. (£300 - £400) Originally formed 12th September, 1861; stood down 22nd February, 1872. Re-formed 17th June, 1872 and raised companies in Fremantle, Guildford, Albany, Geraldton, Northampton, York and in the Wellington District.

62     Canada. Royal Newfoundland Companies Victorian shako plate. A fine rare die-stamped white metal example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a strap “Terra Nova” with VR Cypher to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 290.

63     New Zealand. A Company 2nd Regiment Otago Mounted Rifles helmet plate. A fine scarce OR’s die-stamped brass example circa 1901-11. Resting in a fern wreath, an oval strap inscribed “2nd Regiment Otago Mounted Rifles” surmounted by the Royal Crest. To the centre, a lion emerging from a Crown over “Nga Marohirohi”. On the base of the oval, an applied scroll “Southland”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

64     Australia. Southern Tasmanian Artillery Volunteers Victorian helmet plate. A fine scarce OR’s example. White metal Royal Arms, a scroll below bearing “Pro aris et focis” in place of the usual “Ubique”. Below the scroll, a gun resting on a scroll inscribed “Southern Tasmanian Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

65     New Zealand. C Company 2nd Regiment Otago Mounted Rifles helmet plate. A fine scarce OR’s die-stamped brass example circa 1901-11. Resting in a fern wreath, an oval strap inscribed “2nd Regiment Otago Mounted Rifles” surmounted by the Royal Crest. To the centre, a lion emerging from a Crown over “Nga Marohirohi”. On the base of the oval, an applied scroll “Mataura”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

66     Australia. Derwent Regiment Edwardian helmet plate. A very fine and scarce die-stamped with metal example with slender JR Gaunt, London tablet to reverse. Crowned strap “Pro aris et focis” resting in a laurel wreath, scroll beneath “Derwent Regiment”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

67     Canada. 37th Haldimand Battalion of Infantry helmet plate circa 1880-1900. A good scarce die-stamped white metal OR’s Maltese cross example with ball finials to the tips and lions between the arms. To the centre a strung bugle, with “37” between the strings, within a circlet “Haldimand Royal Canada Militia”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 159.

68     South Africa. Cape Rural Police post 1901 OR’s helmet plate. A good white metal example. Crowned wreath, half laurel half oak; ERVII Cypher to centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£50 - £75)

69     1st VB Berkshire Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1885-1901. A good scarce silvered example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Royal Berkshire 1st Volr. Battn.”; centre mounted with silver China Dragon. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200) 1st Berkshire RVC became a VB of the Regiment on 1st July 1881 being redesignated as 1st VB on 1st December 1882. The Regiment was granted the title “Royal” on 29th September 1885. HQ was at Reading.

70     Hampshire Artillery Volunteers busby plate circa 1859-78. A fine and exceedingly rare cast silver plated example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted laurel wreath, to the centre a Rose within a strap “Hampshire Artillery Volrs.”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

71     4th VB Norfolk Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1883-1900. A very fine and scarce silvered example by Samuel Brothers, London. Circlet inscribed “The Norfolk Regt 4th Volr. Battn.”, centre with applied figure of Britannia over a castle. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ at Norwich

72     20th Corps (Crewkerne) 2nd Bn. Somerset Rifle Volunteers shako plate. A good OR’s die-stamped white metal example. Resting in a laurel wreath, a crowned circlet inscribed “2nd Battn. Somerset Rifle Volunteers”; to the centre, the applied numerals “20”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) 20th Corps Somerset RV formed at Crewkerne 25.4.1860; in August became part of 2nd Admin. Battalion whose HQ was at Taunton. After 1880 it became G Company, 2nd Somerset RVC; in October 1882 the 2nd Somerset RVC became 2nd VB Somerset Light Infantry.

73     Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR’s glengarry badge. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned oak wreath; pierced “41” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

74     Royal South Gloucester Militia Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A fine and scarce silvered example. Within a crowned laurel, the Garter with Royal Crest to centre. On the base of the wreath a scroll inscribed “Royal South Gloucester”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600) Raised 15th May, 1759; at Gloucester; became 3rd Bn. Gloucestershire Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881.

75     97th Algonquin Rifles post 1904 Officer’s helmet plate. A good scarce example comprising a silvered Maltese Cross, with ball finials to the points, surmounted by a Crown resting on a black enamel tablet inscribed “Canada”. On the cross, within a maple wreath, a black enamel circlet inscribed “Algonquin Rifles” with moose’s head to centre, his antlers extending to the upper arm of the cross which bears “97”; beneath the circlet, a scroll inscribed “Ne Gon E Da”. Two loops to reverse. GC (£100 - £150)

76     1st VB Leicestershire Regiment post 1883 Officer’s forage cap badge circa . A very fine and scarce silvered example. Eight pointed star mounted with a circlet inscribed “The Leicestershire 1st Volr. Battn.”; to the centre, three gilt lions in pale on a crimson velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. Complete with original red felt backing. VGC (£200 - £300) HQ at Leicester.

77     Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Victorian Officer’s shako plate circa 1848. A very fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned Maltese cross with raised edges to the hobnail arms; to the centre, within a strap inscribed “Prince of Wales’s Own Royal Regiment”, applied Prince of Wales' plumes. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1510 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

78     1st (Brecknockshire) VB South Wales Borderers Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1885-96. A fine and scarce silvered example. Within a strap inscribed “1st (Brecknockshire) V.B. S.W. Borderers”, the Dragon resting on a scroll inscribed “Gwell angau na chwilydd”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200)

79     1st Carmarthen Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1860-75. An extremely rare silver plated cast example. Mounted on an eight pointed star, a wreath of leeks; within the wreath, a crowned strap inscribed “Fy nhywysoga a fy ngwlad” with Prince of Wales’s plumes to centre. Two loops to reverse. One of two bolts securing crown absent, loops twisted. GC (£350 - £500) Formed at Llandilo 28th February 1860; then part of 1st Admin Battalion which was formed in June 1861. In 1875 transferred to 1st Pembrokeshire Bn. reorganised in 1880 as G Company still at Llandilo. In December 1887 became 1st VB The Welsh Regiment.

80     Royal South Gloucester Militia OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A fine and scarce white metal example. Within a crowned strap “Royal South Gloster Militia”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Raised 15th May, 1759; at Gloucester; became 3rd Bn. Gloucestershire Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881.

81     39th Lancashire Rifle Vols. (Liverpool Welsh) Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-62. A fine and rare die-stamped silvered example. Oval rope edged strap “Lancashire Rifle Volunteers” surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes. To the centre, St. David clutching a leek, a ram at his feet. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600) Raised 9th February 1860, absorbed by 5th Corps in 1862.

82     5th (Ardwick) VB Manchester Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Hobnail Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips; mounted on the cross, a circlet inscribed “5th V.B. Manchester Regt.”; Sphinx on Egypt tablet to centre, Four screw posts to reverse. GC (£100 - £150) Originally formed as 33rd Lancashire RV at Ardwick in 1860.

83     2nd Wiltshire Rifle Volunteers pre 1887 Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Hoop edged Crowned oval strap “Wiltshire Rifle Volunteers”, strung bugle horn to centre with “2” between the strings. Four screw posts to reverse and complete with back plate. Slight kink at 9 o’clock otherwise generally VGC. (£200 - £300) 2nd Wiltshire RV’s became a VB of the regiment on Friday 1st July 1881 however not designated 2VB until 1st December 1887. HQ at Chippenham

84     28th Bn. London Regiment (Artists Rifles) Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and rare silvered example. Laurel wreath, bearing South Africa 1900-1901 honours, surmounted by a King’s Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Artists Rifles”; to the centre, the conjoined heads of Mars and Minerva resting on a scroll inscribed “Cum Marte Minerva” which extends over the wreath and back on itself to be further inscribed “28th Btn. The London Regt.”. Two screw posts to reverse. Some verdigris to reverse. GC (£300 - £500) The Mars and Minerva device was designed by J.W. Wyon the famous medal designer who served as a private in the Corps which was raised as 38th Middlesex RV, renumbered 20th in 1880. Attached to Rifle Brigade in 1881 and became 28th County of London (Artists Rifles) in 1908. 1947 became 21st Special Air Service (Artists).

85     35th (Enfield Town) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Officer’s shako plate circa 1860-61. A fine and rare die-stamped silver plated example. Resting in a laurel wreath, a crowned strap “Mutare vel timere sperno” with portcullis to lined centre. Across the base of the wreath, a scroll “Enfield Rifles” with strung bugle below. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 35th Corps formed 20th April 1861, absorbed into 40th Corps in April 1861.

86     2nd VB Gloucestershire Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1883-1901. A good silver plated example. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms; to the centre within a circlet inscribed “V.B. Gloucestershire Regt.”, a strung bugle with “2” between the strings. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150) HQ at Gloucester.

87     21st London, First Surrey Rifles Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1908-22. A fine and scarce silvered example with JR Gaunt & Son Ltd, 55 Conduit St. London, W oval tablet to reverse. Maltese cross with lions between the arms, surmounted by a Crown resting on scroll “Concordia victrix”. Top arm of the cross inscribed “South Africa 1900-02”, bottom arm “1803”; scroll beneath the cross inscribed “21st County of London”. On the cross, a circlet inscribed “First Surrey Rifles” with a strung bugle to the centre. Two of three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £250)

88     3rd VB. Gloucestershire Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1900-01. A scarce silvered example. Crowned Maltese cross bearing circlet inscribed “3rd Vol Batt. Gloucestershire Regt.”, to the centre the Sphinx resting on a blank tablet. Three screw posts to reverse. Bottom arms of the cross reaffixed although not evident from the front. (£80 - £120) Raised 24th July, 1900 with HQ at Bristol.

89     3rd VB Bedfordshire Regiment Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1887-1901. A good scarce silvered example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a Hart. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll “The Bedfordshire Regt.” with another below “3rd Volunteer Battalion”. Three screw posts to reverse and complete with backing plate. VGC (£150 - £200) HQ at Bedford.

90     16th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1880-88. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Within a crowned strap “16th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps”, three lions in pale. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 40th LRVC (or 3rd Manchester) formed 29th February 1860; renumbered 16th in 1880. Redesgnated 4th VB Manchester Regt. in September 1888.

91     Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate. A fine and rare die-cast silvered example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, an oval “Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers” with hawk to centre. Four screw posts to reverse. Complete with backing plate. VGC (£300 - £400)

92     Cheltenham College Rifles pouch belt plate circa 1883-89. A fine and scarce silvered example. resting in a laurel wreath, a crowned strap “Cheltenham College Rifles”; strung bugle to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Affiliated to 2nd VB Gloucestershire Regiment 1883-89; transferred to 1st Gloucestershire Engineer Corps in 1889.

93     2nd VB Oxfordshire Light Infantry Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Hoop edged crowned oval strap “Vol. Battn. Oxfordshire Lt. Infy.”, applied strung bugle horn to centre with “2” between the strings. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) 2nd Oxfordshire RVC became a VB of the Oxfordshire LI on Friday 1st July, 1881; redesignated 2nd VB in December, 1887.

94     2nd Royal Tower Hamlets Militia Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1844-55. A very fine, scarce and attractive example. Gilt rectangular plate mounted with cut silver star in turn mounted by a gilt Crowned pierced circlet “The Queen’s Own Light Infantry Militia” with strung bugle below. To the centre, the Tower in silver set on a rich green translucent enamel ground which extends behind the pierced circlet. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom as well as original leather liner. Slight wear to gilt. VGC (£500 - £600)

95     1st (the Royal) Regiment of Foot Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1844-55. A very fine and scarce example comprising a seeded gilt rectangular plate with burnished rim; mounted on the plate, a cut silver Thistle star set on a gilt slip; mounted on the star, a gilt oval resting in a scroll inscribed “The Royal Regiment” with St. Andrew and the Cross to centre set on a blue translucent enamel ground. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. VGC (£500 - £600)

96     27th Madras Native Infantry pre 1855 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine, scarce and attractive example. Gilt rectangular plate mounted with elongated silver star in turn mounted by a gilt laurel wreath. Within the wreath, a crowned pierced rope edge strap “Mahidpore” with “XXVII” to centre set on a rich green translucent enamel ground which extends behind the pierced strap. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£500 - £600) Raised in 1798 as 1st Extra Madras Bn; redesignated 1st Bn, 14th Madras NI later that year; redesignated 27th Regiment of Madras NI in 1824 dropping the “Native” in 1885. Became 87th Punjabis in 1903.

97     2nd Foot (Queen’s) Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1830-55. A fine attractive and scarce example. Gilt rectangular plate mounted with a crowned pierced oval strap inscribed “Pristinae Virtutis Memor” on red translucent enamel ground; with Paschal Lamb over “2” to centre on translucent blue and green enamel ground. The oval rests within a silver laurel wreath that bears eight honour scrolls; Sphinx on Egypt tablet at the base of the wreath. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. Slight wear to gilt. Near VGC (Parkyn 83) (£400 - £600) The regiment embarked for India in 1827 under Thomas Willshire where it served for 20 years. It served in the 1838-9 Afghan War including the capture of Ghuznee and Khelat, for which Willshire was made a Baronet.

98     59th Foot (2nd Nottinghamshire) Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1846-55. A splendid rare and most attractive example of rococo pattern. Seeded gilt plate with raised border ornamented at the top by laurel leaves. Mounted on the plate, a cut silver star, each principal ray in gilt and bearing a battle honour. Mounted on the star, a gilt laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a red enamel scroll “Java”. To the centre, within a red enamel circlet “2nd Nottingham”. gilt “LIX” on a rich translucent blue enamel ground. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Small chip to enamel at 7 o’clock otherwise VGC. (Parkyn 258) (£600 - £800)

99     Military Knights of Windsor post 1901 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A scarce attractive example. Gilt rectangular plate mounted by Garter Star with separate Crown above. The gilt pierced motto on the Star set on a blue enamel ground; the Cross of St. George in red enamel. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Near VGC. (£300 - £500)

100     5th Bombay Light Infantry Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1841-55. A very fine, scarce and attractive example. Gilt rectangular plate mounted with cut silver star in turn mounted by a gilt Crowned wreath, half laurel, half palm with curled bugle to centre. The bugle inscribed “Bombay Light Infty”, its centre with applied “V”. Above the bugle, a scroll “Kahun”, at the base of the wreath another “Beni Boo Ali”, the wreath with “Seedaseer” and “Seringapatam”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (£500 - £600) Raised in 1788 as 3rd Regt. Bombay Sepoys; redesignated 3rd Regt Bombay NI in 1796; redesignated 5th Regiment of Bombay NI in 1824 changing form “Native” to “Light” Infantry in 1841. Became 105th Maharatta LI in 1903.

101     Grenadier Guards 1830-37 William IV Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine and scarce example. Mounted on a seeded gilt rectangular plate, a large gilt flaming grenade; mounted on the ball, a crowned Royal Cypher reversed and intertwined. Reverse, with fleur de lis maker’s mark, retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. Minor wear to gilt in places, top loop securing grenade to plate absent otherwise generally VGC. (Parkyn 61) (£500 - £700)

102     8th Foot (King’s) Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1837. A very fine and scarce restored example. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with gilt Crowned Garter, a scroll “King’s” nestled between the two. Within the Garter, the White Horse of Hanover above a gilt base with “VIII” all set on a crimson velvet ground. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Regilded and velvet replaced. VGC (£360 - £500)

103     1st Suffolk Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1800-87. A good blackened brass example comprising a Maltese cross surmounted by a Crown, lions between the arms of the cross. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “1st Suffolk Rifle Volunteers”, a strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. GC (£80 - £120) redesignated 1st VB Suffolk Regt. in 1887

104     5th Lancashire Rifle Vols. (Liverpool Rifle Brigade) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-88. A fine and scarce blackened example with burnished highlights worn on the home service helmet. Maltese cross with lions between the arms surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll “Fifth” with scroll below bottom arm “Lancashire”. To the centre, within a circlet , “Liverpool Rifle Volunteer Brigade”, the Liver Bird. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Redesignated 2nd VB King’s Liverpool Regt. in 1888 with HQ at Upper Warwick St., Liverpool. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1552 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

105     Wellington College Cadet Corps helmet plate circa 1882-1901. A good scarce example. Blackened brass Crowned Maltese Cross with lions between the angles of the cross. To the centre, the Crest of the Duke of Wellington within a circlet inscribed “Heroum Filii”. Three loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100) Formed 7th October 1882 and affiliated to 1st VB Berkshire Regiment. Clad in grey uniform with dark blue facings, commanded by Hon. Captain H.C. Steel.

106     12th (Forest of Dean) Gloucestershire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s shako plate circa 1870. A good, scarce blackened brass example. Crowned star mounted with open laurel wreath bearing strung bugle to centre; “20” beneath the wreath. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) 20 is Gloucestershire Rifle Vols. precedence number. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1540 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

107     New Zealand. Victoria Company, Auckland Rifle Volunteers shako plate circa 1872. A fine and scarce blackened brass star pattern; to the centre, within a circlet “Auckland Rifle Volunteers”, applied “VC”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) See”The Regimental Badges of New Zealand” by Corbett, front cover and page 203.

108     Canada. Grand Trunk Railway Regiment shako plate circa 1886-81. A fine and exceedingly rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Mounted on a crowned star, a crowned maple wreath with soldier supporters resting on scroll “Maintien le droit”; to the centre, a gun within a strap “Grand Trunk Railway Regiment ”. Two replacement loops to reverse otherwise VGC. (£300 - £500)

109     1st Cadet Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps pouch belt plate. A good scarce post 1911 die-stamped blackened brass example. Maltese cross surmounted by a Crown resting on a tablet “Celer et audax”; lions between the arms of the cross; “South Africa 1900-02” on the arms. To the centre, a strung bugle within a circlet “1st CB King’s Royal Rifles”. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) The only Cadet Battalion to bear a battle honour.

110     4th Norfolk Rifle Volunteer Corps shako plate circa 1859-60. A very fine and scarce blackened brass example of Crowned star pattern, the centre with applied Arms of Great Yarmouth. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Raised 3rd September 1859 with HQ at Great Yarmouth. September 1860 became 2nd NRVC replacing the Norwich Company.

111     Cheltenham College Rifles Victorian helmet plate circa 1883-89. A fine and scarce blackened brass example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the centre, a strung bugle within a strap “Cheltenham College Rifles”. Two loops (pinched) to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) Affiliated to 2nd VB Gloucestershire Regiment 1883-89; transferred to 1st Gloucestershire Engineer Corps in 1889.

112     Robin Hood Rifles NCO’s late 19th century waist belt clasp. A goods scarce blackened bronze example by Hobson & Sons, Windmill St., London. with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Robin Hood Rifles. Nottingham”; hatched centre bearing shield, bow, arrow, horn and oak sprig. Unique oakleaf ornamented ends, one inscribed “Evocatus” the other “paratus”; also ornamented with four bosses, each with numeral from unit’s formation date 1859. VGC (£60 - £80)

113     6th (Stowmarket) Suffolk Rifle Volunteers waist belt clasp circa 1860-87. A fine scarce blackened brass example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Suffolk Rifle Volunteers”; centre with “6” on a lined ground. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£100 - £150) Formed 13th February, 1860 at Stowmarket. Redesignated 2nd VB in Suffolk Regiment December, 1887.

114     1st Cheshire Rifle Volunteers OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-87. A good 1880-87 blackened brass example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet. To the centre within circlet inscribed “1st Cheshire Rifle Volunteers”, a shield bearing three wheat sheaves, crossed swords behind, surmounted by ducal coronet. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£75 - £100)

115     Fifth Surrey Rifle Volunteers Officer’s helmet plate circa 1880-87. A fine and scarce blackened example with burnished highlights. Crowned Maltese cross with lions between the arms, The top arm of the cross inscribed “Kingston”, left “Esher”, right “Richmond”, bottom “Chertsey”. To the centre, a strung bugle within circlet inscribed “Fifth Surrey Rifle Volunteers”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Redesignated 3rd VB East Surrey Regt. in December 1887. HQ Kingston-upon-Thames

116     Canada. 90th Winnipeg Battalion of Infantry helmet plate circa 1900-01. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass OR’s example. Crowned star bearing Maltese cross ornamented with maple. On the cross, a circlet “Ninetieth Rifles Canada” with Bison over “XC” to centre. Cross has “Batoche” on the top arm, “Fish Creek” on the bottom. The star rests on a scroll “Cede nullis”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£75 - £100) See “Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914” by Mazeas, HP 269 for similar, post 1901 example.

117     3rd A.B. Essex Rifle Volunteers helmet plate circa 1878-80. A good white metal example comprising a Maltese cross surmounted by a Crown, lions between the arms of the cross. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “3rd A.B. Essex Rifle Volunteers”, a strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. Near VGC (£200 - £300)

118     Gloucestershire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate. A good, scarce blackened brass example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Crown resting on a blank tablet. Applied white metal VR Cypher to centre with blackened “20” below. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

119     12th (Forest of Dean) Gloucester RV Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine scarce blackened brass example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “Royal Forest of Dean Rifles”; centre bearing Crowned strung bugle with 20 between the strings. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (£200 - £399) 20 is Gloucestershire Rifle Vols. precedence number.

120     3rd Suffolk Rifle Volunteers OR’s shako plate circa 1860-77. A good scarce brass example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, “SVR” monogram with “3” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Formed 26th January, 1860 at Woodbridge.

121     1st Nottinghamshire (Robin Hood) Rifle Volunteer Corps shako plate circa 1860. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned bugle with oak sprays bearing applied white metal; to the centre, “RH” cypher reversed and interlaced. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1535) (£100 - £150)

122     12th Foot (Suffolk) pre 1881 Officer’s forage cap badge. A fine scarce bullion example. Crowned laurel wreath; Castle and Key over “12” to centre. On the base of the wreath, a blue velvet scroll “Gibralter” . Generally VGC. (£100 - £150) See plate 30 of the Regimental History

123     Dorsetshire Regiment Victorian Officer’s forage cap badge. A very fine post 1894 Officer’s example. Silver castle surmounted by a Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Marabout”; below the Castle, a scroll inscribed “Primus in Indis”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150)

124     Royal North Down Militia pre 1881 glengarry badge. A good scarce OR’s blackened brass example. Union wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown resting on a blank tablet. Within the wreath; a Maltese cross with balls to the tips of the cross. To the centre; within a Garter circlet, a Maid of Erin Harp. Beneath the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal North Down Militia”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Raised in 1793 as Down Militia; in 1797 divided into North and South. North Down Militia redesignated Royal North Downshire Militia in 1800, the ‘shire’ being dropped by 1840. In 1855 redesignated Rifles; became 3rd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles on Friday 1st July 1881. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1276 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

125     Royal Cornwall Rangers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Oval strap inscribed “Royal Cornwall Rangers” surmounted by a ducal coronet. To the centre, the County shield with a scroll below inscribed “One and all” to centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1219) (£150 - £200) Royal Cornwall Rangers became 3rd Bn. DCLI on Friday 1st July, 1881.

126     Bloomsbury Rifles Victorian helmet plate. A good post 1881 OR’s blackened brass example. Laurel wreath surmounted by a Guelphic Crown on a scroll “Bloomsbury Rifles”; within the wreath, a Maltese cross with lions between the arms and balls to the tips. To the centre; a crowned strung bugle within a circlet inscribed “Rifle Brigade”. Across the base of the wreath mounted with a scroll inscribed “The Prince Consort’s Own”. Three loops to reverse. GC (£75 - £100)

127     Paddington Rifle Volunteers pouch belt plate circa 1860. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned strap “Paddington Rifle Volunteers” with VR to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. Small hole in Crown otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300)

128     Royal Irish Rifles Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1881-90. A good blackened brass example. Within a wreath of shamrock bearing battle honours and surmounted by a Crown resting on a scroll inscribed “Quis Separabit”, a Maid of Erin Harp above a Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed “Egypt”. Below the Sphinx, a stung bugle joining both sides of the wreath; a scroll across the bugle strings inscribed “Royal Irish Rifles”. Three loops to reverse. GC (as KK 280) (£100 - £150)

129     20th (East Devon) 1869-78 Officer’s shako plate. A very fine and scarce example. Rich gilt Crowned laurel wreath; within the wreath, the Garter with pierced numeral “20” to centre on a seeded gilt ground. Two loops remain to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) KK 159 shows similar plate with addition of a Sphinx to the base of the wreath. The above example has never been fitted with any such device.

130     South Wales Borderers Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce example. Within a gilt crowned laurel wreath, the Welsh dragon in silver set on a black velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. Some wear to pile of velvet otherwise near VGC. (£150 - £200)

131     88th Connaught Rangers Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A rare and superb quality example. Rich gilt Crowned laurel wreath; within the wreath a circlet inscribed “Connaught Rangers” and ornamented with shamrocks, in the centre on a black velvet ground the Harp over floreated “88”, below the circlet an applied silver scroll, “Quis Separabit”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (KK 174). (£400 - £600)

132     5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales’s) Dragoon Guards Officer’s 1871 pattern helmet plate. A fine and scarce example. Cut silver Garter Star mounted with gilt strap “P.C.W. Dragoon Guards”; to the centre, a silver “5” on a seeded gilt ground. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Title “Princess Charlotte of Wales” bestowed in 1804. The regiment wore gilt helmets with red and white plumes.

133     14th Light Dragoons OR’s shako plate circa 1857-61. A very fine and scarce example. The single piece die-stamped gilding metal crowned cross pattern backplate displays a central Royal Crest within the Garter Proper, battle honours to Persia and the unit title inscribed on the edges of the arms of the cross. The reverse with two soft iron loop fasteners. VGC (£350 - £450) Converted to hussars in 1861. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 717 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

134     4th Queen’s Own Light Dragoons Senior NCO’s shako plate circa 1857-61. A fine and rare example. The single piece Crowned cross pattern plate is in die-stamped gilded white metal. Central floreated “IV” within a strap “The Queen’s Own Lt Dragoons” with battle honours to the Crimea inscribed on the edges of the cross, both soft iron loop fasteners now missing. The gilt wash now faint otherwise VGC. (£350 - £450) Converted to hussars in 1861 This is the actual piece photographed as No. 716A in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

135     34th Chicacole Light Infantry Madras Native Infantry Officer’s shako plate circa 1824-29. An extremely rare example being based on the British Army’s 1816 pattern shako plate, a crowned convex copper gilt disc with silver mounts, comprising a strung bugle horn over a strap inscribed “Now or Never” and enclosing gilt Roman numerals “ IV”. Two loops to reverse. Gilt loss to the disc otherwise VGC. (£500 - £600) Formed from the former 2nd/17th Madras NI in 1824 and disbanded in 1882. There is a possible alternative being the 34th Bengal NI formed in 1823 but renumbered 67th BNI in 1824.

136     Dorsetshire Regiment Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1881-94. A good example. Silver castle surmounted by a green enamel scroll inscribed “Primus in Indis” and resting on green enamel scroll inscribed “Montis insignia calpe”; beneath, a gilt Sphinx resting on a green enamel tablet inscribed “Marabout”. Two loops to reverse. Enamel at fault and with some poorly painted repair. GC (£100 - £150)

137     Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards, Officer’s Gorget circa 1801-1816. A good scarce example. Plain copper gilt crescent with distinctive secondary inner line, the centre mounted with the Royal Arms of the period in silver. Lacking leather liner, small crack in the upper rim, some gilt loss and surface wear to the mount. GC (£400 - £600) The gorgets of the Grenadier and 3rd Foot Guards were differentiated at this time with decoration in the upper areas. SAHR Journal Special No. 7. Royal Arms altered in 1816.

138     Georgian Officer’s Universal Pattern gorget circa 1796-1830. A fine gilt on copper example, the rim of the crescent formed over a wire frame. The centre part engraved with Crowned GR Cypher within a wreath of laurels, lacking leather liner. VGC (£250 - £300) In May 1796 new regulations were issued abolishing silver gorgets and introducing the Universal pattern in gilt bearing the Royal Cypher. The gorget was abolished by William IV in August 1830 but permitted to be worn by Officers at home up to Christmas 1831 and up to 1832 by those abroad.

139     Limerick City Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1889-1900. A fine and rare example. Gilt Royal Arms pierced around the shield, a scroll below bearing laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll inscribed “Limerick City Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. Fracture between lion’s tail and mane otherwise generally VGC. (£400 - £600) Raised 1793 as an infantry unit, City of Limerick Regiment of Militia. Converted to artillery 08.11.1854

140     1st Royal Jersey Regiment Officer’s Albert shako plate circa 1844-55. A very fine and exceptionally rare gilt example of universal crowned star pattern. Mounted on the star a silver wreath, within the wreath an oval strap “Royal Jersey Regt.” surmounted by “1”. To the centre, three lions-leopardé in pale. Reverse retains both horizontal loops. Minor service wear. VGC (£800 - £1,000)

141     Antrim Artillery Officer’s helmet plate circa 1889-1900. A very fine and rare example. Gilt Royal Arms pierced around the shield, a scroll below with applied laurel spray. Below the scroll, a gun with mounted wheel resting on a scroll inscribed “Antrim Artillery”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600) Formed in November 1854.

142     Herefordshire Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1908-14. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with silver Arms of Hereford on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll by J & Co. inscribed “The Herefordshire Regt.” . Three loops to reverse now absent otherwise generally VGC. (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1790 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

143     1st Royal Guernsey Regiment Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A very fine and rare silver example of universal crowned star pattern. Mounted on the star a gilt oval strap “Pro rege et patria” with three lions in pale to the centre; beneath the strap a gilt looping scroll below “”First Royal Guernsey”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £600)

144     2nd Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment Officer’s post 1908 helmet plate. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with silver Dragon within a laurel wreath set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “2nd Batn. The Monmouthshire Regiment” . Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1778 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

145     Royal Fusiliers Victorian Officer’s glengarry grenade circa 1881-1901. A fine and scarce example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with a gilt Crowned pierced Garter on a blue enamel ground; silver rose to centre. Beneath the Garter, the White Horse of Hanover in silver. Two loops to reverse (lower one pinched). Near VGC. (£100 - £200)

146     Inniskilling Fusiliers Officer’s glengarry grenade circa 1881-96. A fine and scarce example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with silver Castle of Inniskilling. Two loops to reverse . Some wear to gilt on ball. GC (£150 - £250)

147     104th Bengal Fusiliers pre 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A fine and scarce example. Gilt flaming grenade, the ball mounted with gilt laurel wreath with Crowned strap inscribed “Bengal Fusiliers” with “104” to centre. The base of the wreath bears a tri-part scroll inscribed “Punjaub Chillianwallah Goojerat” with scroll above “Pegu Delhi”. Two screw posts to reverse. Slight service wear. GC (£400 - £600) Became 2nd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers on Friday 1st July, 1881 whilst under the command of Lt. Col. John Gore Campbell. This actual piece is photographed as No. 939 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

148     Royal Scots Greys Victorian Officer’s bearskin plume holder. A very fine and scarce gilt example. Flaming grenade, the ball mounted with Royal Arms, St.Andrew and “Waterloo”. Reverse with provision for plume and long slider fixing. VGC (£400 - £500)

149     Royal Welsh Fusiliers post 1881 Officer’s fur cap grenade. A fine example. Gilt flaming grenade with silver Prince of Wales’s feathers mounted on the ball. Reverse retains original fixings comprising screw post at the top and pair of blades. Generally VGC. (KK 934) (£100 - £150)

150     Royal Scots Fusiliers Victorian Officer’s glengarry grenade circa 1881-1901. A very fine and scarce example. Gilt flaming grenade with Royal Arms in gilt mounted to the ball. Four loops to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300)

151     Royal Scots Fusiliers Victorian Officer’s fur cap grenade circa 1881-1901. A very fine and scarce example. Gilt flaming grenade with Royal Arms in gilt mounted to the ball. Reverse retains both original screw posts. VGC (£200 - £300)

152     The Highland Light Infantry (Militia Battalions), Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1881-1901. A scarce example, a rectangular matt gilt back plate with silver plated and gilt mounts comprising, the Thistle star mounted with coiled bugle horn and a gilt monogram “HLI” in the centre, above the bugle horn a gilt Imperial QVC, on the lower star point a gilt Elephant. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Gilt dull. GC (£200 - £250)

153     Royal South Gloucester Militia Officer’s pre 1855 shoulder belt plate. A fine and scarce example. Silvered rectangular plate mounted with cut silver star bearing gilt Crowned Garter with strung bugle to centre. Across the tail of the Garter, a gilt scroll inscribed “Royal South Gloucester”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Slight wear to gilt otherwise generally VGC (£400 - £600) Raised 15th May, 1759; at Gloucester; became 3rd Bn. Gloucestershire Regt. on Friday 1st July, 1881.

154     Royal Scots Officer’s post 1881 shoulder belt plate. A good 20th Century example. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver Star of the Order of the Thistle with central gilt motto and Thistle set on a translucent green enamel ground. Below the star, a silver scroll inscribed “The Royal Scots”. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Some wear to gilt. GC (£100 - £150)

155     72nd Foot (Duke of Albany’s Own Highlanders) OR’s shoulder belt plate circa 1823-30 A fine and scarce genuine brass example. The heavily stamped die-pressed brass plate with raised designs comprising ducal and unit title scrolls with central “72” the Crown and thistle sprays. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (Parkyn 477) (£200 - £300) Reverse fasteners changed to broad tangs circa 1829.

156     93rd Foot (Sutherland Highlanders), OR’s cross belt plate circa 1837-55 A good scarce die-stamped brass rectangular plate with raised designs comprising the Crown over a “sutherland Highlanders” circlet with “93” in the centre, all within thistle sprays; at the base a tri-part scroll “Cape of Good Hope”. On the reverse the original two hooks and two studs have been removed and replaced with four small loop fasteners. Some minor dents otherwise GC (£240 - £360)

157     72nd (Duke of Albany’s Own Highlanders) Senior NCO’s shoulder belt plate circa 1856-81. A scarce example in die-stamped copper gilt on brass. Title scrolls above and below central design, being the Crown over “72” within thistle sprays. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC (Parkyn 477) (£200 - £300) Prior to 1855 the Senior NCO’s lace and badges were of low grade silver.

158     The Highland Light Infantry Officer’s shoulder belt plate 1881-1901. A rectangular matt gilt back plate with silver plated and gilt mounts comprising, the Thistle star with central coiled bugle horn and gilt “HLI” monogram within the coil. An Imperial QVC above and below the bugle horn a gilt scroll “Assaye” above a gilt elephant. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Dull overall with some gilt loss. (£150 - £200)

159     Gordon Highlanders VB Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A good post 1881 example. Burnished silver plated rectangular plate mounted with cut Thistle Star. To the centre a Stag’s head and Coronet within a title strap with gilt thistle spray base. Above the centre, an applied Tiger resting on a blank tablet; below the centre a cast replacement Sphinx resting on a blank tablet. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. GC (£100 - £150)

160     79th (QO Cameron Highlanders) pre 1881 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A good example comprising a rectangular gilt seeded plate with burnished raised edges; mounted on the plate, within a crowned thistle wreath, the Roman numerals “LXXIX”. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. Some wear to gilt and a liitle service wear. GC (Parkyn 498) (£250 - £300)

161     74th Highlanders pre Crimea Officer’s undress plaid brooch. A very fine unmarked example. Silver quoit mounted with an elephant standing on a scroll inscribed “Assaye”. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 74th became 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry on Friday 1st July 1881

162     Calcutta Scottish Officer’s silver plaid brooch. A very fine and exceedingly scarce post 1911 example by Hamilton & Co., Calcutta. Burnished silver quoit mounted with floral wreath augmented with thistles; mounted to the centre, a crowned Saltire bearing the Arms of Calcutta. On the lower part of the quoit, between the lower arms of the Saltire, an applied “CS” cypher. Stout pin to reverse which is stamped “H & Co” “Silver’ and with Indian Hallmark of an Elephant. VGC (£400 - £600)

163     Calcutta Scottish NCO’s plaid brooch. A very fine and exceedingly scarce post 1911 nickel example. Burnished quoit mounted with floral wreath augmented with thistles; mounted to the centre, a crowned Saltire bearing the Arms of Calcutta. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£300 - £500)

164     Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs Duke of Albany’s) Volunteer or Militia Battalion, Officer’s Plaid Brooch. circa 1881-1908. A fine example in heavy solid cast silver plate, the quoit with fern leaf design and bearing the large stag’s head cabossed mount, this in high relief. Stout iron pin fastener. VGC (£150 - £200)

165     3rd VB (Morayshire) Seaforth Highlanders Officer’s silver plaid brooch circa 1887-1908. A fine and scarce unmarked example. Plain quoit mounted with Coronet, HRH Duke of Albany’s cypher and stag’s head in relief. Reverse retains stout pin. VGC (£200 - £300) Various Elgin Rifle Volunteers consolidated and eventually redesignated 3rd VB 1st December 1887 with HQ at Elgin.

166     London Scottish silver plaid brooch. A good example with plated mounts. Plain burnished quoit mounted with thistle wreath. To the centre, a Lion Rampant; across the base of the wreath a scroll inscribed “London Scottish”. Stout pin to reverse which is impressed “Sterling”. Old repair to hook. GC (£120 - £150)

167     72nd Highlanders Officer’s 1868 hallmarked silver plaid brooch. A very fine rare Edinburgh hallmarked example by JH & Son, 41 Geo St. of the pattern introduced in 1852. Silver quoit engraved with Ducal Crown resting on “Hindoostan” scroll, thistle wreath,; to the base another scroll inscribed “Cape of Good Hope” with provision for Officer’s monogram beneath. The centre set with a facetted glass foiled citrine. Stout double pin fixing to reverse. VGC (£600 - £800)

168     London Scottish NCO’s plaid brooch. A fine nickel example by Morton, 223 Oxford St. Plain burnished quoit mounted with thistle wreath. To the centre, a Lion Rampant; across the base of the wreath a scroll inscribed “LSRV”. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£120 - £150) See “The Uniform of the London Scottish 1859-1959” by Robson, page 31

169     Aberdeen City Volunteers plaid brooch circa 1860-79. A fine and rare nickel example. Thistle engraved quoit bearing tri-part scoll “Aberdeen City Volunteers”, the letters highlighted in black. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Became 1st VB Gordon Highlanders in February 1884.

170     Gordon Highlanders Volunteer or Militia Battalion, Officer’s silver plaid brooch circa 1881-1908. A very fine and rare unmarked example. The small quoit (6.5cm) with a raised beaded rim and a finely applied continuous spray of ivy leaves. The central mount being a stag’s head cabossed. Stout iron pin back. VGC (£200 - £250) This could also relate to earlier rifle volunteers or a branch of the Huntly family.

171     Highland Borderers Light Infantry Militia pre 1881 NCO’s silver plaid brooch. A fine and scarce unmarked example worn by an NCO of the Highland Borderers Light Infantry Militia (Stirling, Dumbarton, Clackmannan & Kinross). Burnished quoit incised with narrow milled border and ring of circular motifs. Mounted rope edged circlet to centre inscribed “Highland Borderers”. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£260 - £300) Highland Borderers Light Infantry Militia became 3rd Bn. Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on Friday 1st July 1881

172     12th (The Prince of Wales’s Royal) Lancers Officer’s lance cap plate circa 1837-1856. A fine and rare example. A very large fluted rayed copper gilt back plate bearing post 1837 Royal Arms, the Prince of Wales’s crest and motto and Sphinx on Egypt tablet all in silver, applied gilt scrolls “Waterloo” and “Peninsula”. Near mint state (£800 - £1,000)

173     9th (Queen’s Royal) Lancers Officer’s lance cap plate circa 1858-circa 1880. A very fine and rare example. Copper gilt fluted rayed back plate with ornate gilt and silver mounts comprising the Crowned double shield and Royal Supporters of the late Queen Adelaide, her cypher “AR” reversed and interlaced; the title “Royal Lancers” and eight battle honour scrolls from “Peninsula” to “Delhi” and “Lucknow”. Top ray finial missing otherwise VGC (£400 - £500) /This is the actual piece photographed as No. 719 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

174     16th (The Queen’s) Lancers, Officer’s lance cap plate circa 1856-1901 A very fine example. Copper gilt fluted rayed back plate with large silver overlay, comprising the Royal Arms, double crossed lances, title scroll “Sixteenth Lancers” and thirteen battle honour scrolls from “Peninsula” to “Aliwal” and Sobraon”. VGC (£400 - £500)

175     17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers Officer’s lance cap plate circa 1880-1901. A very fine and scarce example. Copper gilt fluted rayed back plate with large silver overlay comprising, the Royal Arms, the Motto, “DCO”, laurel and oak sprays, unit title “Seventeenth Lancers” and six battle honour scrolls from the Crimean honours to “South Africa 1879”. VGC (£400 - £500)

176     21st Lancers Officer’s lance cap plate circa 1897-99. A very rare example. Copper gilt fluted rayed back plate with large silver mount incorporating the Royal Arms, lances, laurel sprays and unit title “21st Lancers”. Top ray finial missing otherwise VGC (£500 - £700) 1861 Light Dragoons converted to Hussars the same year and to lancers 1897. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 725 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

177     21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers Officer’s lance cap plate circa 1899-1901. A fine and rare example. Copper gilt fluted rayed back plate with large silver overlay comprising the Imperial crown over a circle, “Twenty-First Lancers” and enclosing the “VRI” cypher, this with gilt disc backing; in surround are sprays of laurel and palm and crossed lances, below the circle the honour “Khartoum” and title scroll, “Empress of India’s”. VGC (£500 - £700) This is the actual piece photographed as No. 726 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.

178     21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers Officer’s lance cap plate circa 1902-14. A fine and rare example. Copper gilt fluted rayed back plate with large silver overlay comprising, the post 1901 Royal Arms, lances, “VRI” cypher with “Khartoum” honour above; sprays of laurel and palm and full unit title “21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers”. VGC (£500 - £700)

179     The City of London Imperial Yeomanry (Rough Riders), Officer’s lance cap plate circa 1905-14. A fine and rare example. Copper gilt fluted rayed back plate with large silver overlay, comprising the Crown over “Rough Riders” scroll, the full arms of the City of London, oak sprays, unit title, “The City of London Imperial Yeomanry” and battle honour scrolls, “South Africa 1900-02”. Mint state (£500 - £600)

180     16th (The Queen’s) Lancers OR’s lance cap plate circa 1848-1857. An extremely fine and rare example in die-stamped brass, displaying battle honours to Aliwal and Sobraon, the Royal Arms with scroll above “Queen’s” and the numerals “16” at the centre base. Two screw posts to reverse. Very large size 11 x 51/2 inches. VGC, the bottom right tip solder strengthened on reverse. (£400 - £600) Described in KK page 204.

181     9th Queen’s Royal Lancers OR’s lance cap plate circa 1905-14. A good quality die-stamped gilding metal fluted rayed plate featuring the KC over the double shield of arms for the late Queen Adelaide, double lance pennons, the “AR” cypher reversed and interlaced, unit title “Royal Lancers” and 16 battle honour scrolls. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£70 - £90)

182     5th Royal Irish Lancers OR’s lance cap plate circa 1861-70. A scarce first pattern example in die-stamped brass. Bears Royal Arms, shamrock sprays, Maid of Erin Harp and bottom title scroll, “Fifth Royal Irish Lancers”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120) Described in KK p203.

183     South Bucks Yeomanry Lancers, OR’s lance cap plate circa 1861-1871. A scarce die-stamped brass example based on the pattern used by the 12th Lancers, displaying the Royal Arms with the Prince of Wales’s crest above, below the arms a Union spray with a tri-part scroll at the base, “South Bucks Yeomanry Lancers”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£250 - £350)

184     The City of London Imperial Yeomanry (Rough Riders), OR’s lance cap plate circa 1905-14. A scarce die-stamped gilding metal example featuring the full achievement of arms of the City of London, oak sprays, King’s Crown, full unit title scrolls and battle honour scroll “South Africa 1900-02”. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£150 - £250)

185     Cornwall Artillery Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1861-1908. A fine and scarce die-stamped silver plated example. Rococo shield surmounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes and resting on tri-part scroll “Cornwall Artillery Volunteers”; the cross hatched centre bearing fifteen bezants. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£200 - £300) Adopted at a meeting 30th November 1860.

186     46th Foot (South Devonshire) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. A very fine rare gilt example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with gilt “46” set on a black velvet ground. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500)

187     46th Foot (South Devonshire) Officer’s Regency shako plate circa 1816-29. A very fine and exceedingly rare example. Hand-cut silver eight pointed star mounted with gilt Crowned pierced strap “South Devonshire Regt.” resting in a laurel wreath. To the centre “46”, across the tail of the strap, a pierced scroll “Dominica”. Star shaped plate to reverse, secured by small loops from the gilt mount, bearing two horizontal loops. VGC (£600 - £800)

188     46th Foot (South Devonshire) Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1856-81. An extremely fine silver and gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “South Devonshire Regiment”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Crown over “46”. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (Ryan 73) (£180 - £220)

189     32nd Light Infantry (Cornwall) Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine rich gilt example. Within a Crowned laurel wreath, the Garter; to the centre a strung bugle with “32” between the strings. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) 32nd became 1st Bn. DCLI on Friday 1st July, 1881.

190     Norfolk Volunteer Brigade Bearer Company Edwardian helmet plate. A fine and exceedingly rare white metal example of universal crowned star pattern example. To the centre, a voided Geneva Cross within a circlet inscribed “Bearer Company Norfolk Volr. Brigade”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

191     1st London Volunteer Infantry Brigade Bearer Company Edwardian helmet plate. A fine and exceedingly rare white metal example of universal crowned star pattern example. To the centre, a voided Geneva Cross within a circlet inscribed “1st London Vol. Inf. Brigade Bearer Co.”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400)

192     First Devon Militia Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1874-81. A good silver wire embroidered example. Exeter Castle resting on a scroll “First Devon”. GC (£100 - £200)

193     4th Foot (King’s Own Royal Regiment) Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern. To the centre, within a pierced Garter, a gilt Lion over “4” on a black patent leather ground. Retains both original horizontal loops to reverse. Age grime otherwise VGC. (£200 - £300)

194     91st Argyllshire Highlanders Officer’s shako plate circa 1855-61. A fine and scarce gilt example of universal crowned star pattern. To the centre, within an applied non-pierced Garter, gilt “91” on a black patent leather ground. Retains both original horizontal loops to reverse. Age grime otherwise VGC. (£300 - £400) 91st became 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on Friday 1st July, 1881.

195     The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) post 1881 Officer’s plaid brooch. A very fine silver plated example of hollow back construction, the quoit of raised thistle sprays with St. Andrew and Cross in the centre, original stout pin fastener. VGC (£300 - £400)

196     King’s Own Scottish Borderers, piper’s baldric plate, post 1902. Large white metal oval plate with applied OR’s glengarry badge. Two hooks two studs to reverse. VGC (£40 - £60)

197     Gordon Highlanders plaid brooch and a QVRB glengarry badge. The first a good plated example. Mounted on a plain quoit, a saltire; on the saltire a thistle wreath joined at the top by a scroll inscribed “Gordon Highlanders”. On the cross, within the wreath, the Sphinx on Egypt tablet with Tiger on “India” tablet below (both crooked). Stout pin to reverse. Two of four securing wires absent. GC ... together with a 1901-08 Queen’s Volunteer Rifle Brigade blackened brass glengarry badge on loops complete with original leather backing. GC (2 items) (£50 - £75) 1st Queen’s City of Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade redesignated Queen’s Rifle Volunteer Brigade in 1888.

198     1st Inverness-shire (Inverness Highland) Rifle Volunteers. Piper’s baldric badge circa 1880-87. A white metal example, the quoit with an inner circle of thistle sprays and central mount of a coiled bugle horn, in the coil, “1HRV”. Two out of three screw post fasteners. GC (£50 - £75)

199     Royal Scots Fusiliers post 1881 Piper’s sporran cantle device. A good scarce cast nickel example. Prince of Wales’s plumes within an open thistle wreath resting on a scoll “The Royal Scots Fusiliers”. Three screw posts to reverse. GC (£75 - £100)

200     11th Stirling Rifle Volunteer Corps Officer’s plaid brooch circa 1862. A fine and rare silvered example by Drummond, Stirling. Thistle engraved quoit bearing letters S.H.R.V. with “XI” at the base. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Formed at Stirling 6th December 1860.

201     2nd Bn. 21st Royal Scots Fusiliers piper’s glengarry or bonnet badge circa 1877-81. A fine scarce cast nickel example. Thistle within strap “21st Royal Scots Fusiliers”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£150 - £200) See “Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971” by W & K Bloomer No. 55.

202     Highland Light Infantry Piper’s waist belt plate. A good scarce large plated example by R.G. Lawrie, Glasgow, Edinb, London. Rectangular plate mounted with rectangular thistle wreath; small glengarry style badge to centre. Fixed belt loop and hook present, detachable belt loop now absent. GC (£100 - £150)

203     6th VB Gordon Highlanders OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-91. A good die-stamped white metal example. Strap inscribed “Bydand” ; to the solid centre, the crest of the Marquis of Huntly (viz. a stag’s head with antlers, coronet below). Two loops to reverse. Near VGC. (£100 - £150) HQ at Keith.

204     Highland Light Infantry VB Officer’s plaid brooch circa 1901-08. A good example by Wm. Anderson & Sons, Military Outfitters, Edinburgh. Burnished silvered quoit, the edge with engraved decoration, mounted with a heavy thistle wreath. Mounted within the wreath, a cut silver Star of the Order of the Thistle bearing burnished silver curled bugle horn with gilt “HLI” monogram within the curl. Above the horn, in gilt, the Crown; below the horn, also in gilt, the Elephant surmounted by a blank gilt scroll. Stout pin to reverse. GC (£150 - £250)

205     Scots Guard’s GvR Piper’s waist belt plate. A good scarce example. Rectangular nickel plate with canted corners mounted with thistle wreath. Within the wreath, a Thistle Star bearing GR Cypher to centre. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. Loop lead soldered to reverse to facilitate display in a frame. A little polishing to highpoints. GC (£100 - £200)

206     Highland Light Infantry Boer War Officer’s 1900 hallmarked silver plaid brooch. A fine example by J & Co. (Jennens) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1900 on the reverse of the quoit and badge and on the front of the bugle. Burnished silver quoit with engraved edge mounted with thistle wreath bearing 28 battle honours to “Tel-el-Kebir”. Mounted to the centre, a cut silver Star of the Order of the Thistle; mounted on the Star, a Crown with a curled bugle horn below,“HLI” monogram to the centre. Beneath the horn, a scroll inscribed “Assaye” with the Elephant below. Stout pin to reverse. VGC (£400 - £500)

207     34th Foot (Cumberland) Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-81. An attractive rare gilt example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with gilt “34” set on a white and red enamel ground. Applied silver tri-part scroll “Arroyo dos Molinos” to the base of the wreath. Three replacement screw posts to reverse (verdigris to base of each). Numerals are lead soldered replacements. One or two small surface chips to enamel. (£200 - £300)

208     Border Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1891-1901. A good gilt example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with applied silver laurel wreath and Maltese cross device, inscribed with battle honours, on tri-part scroll “The Border Regt.”. Dragon and “China” on the red and white enamel centre. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt and damage to enamel. GC (£200 - £300)

209     Border Regiment Militia Bn. Officer’s helmet plate circa 1891-1901. A good gilt example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with applied silver laurel wreath and Maltese cross device, without battle honours, on tri-part scroll “The Border Regt.”. Dragon and “China” on the red and white enamel centre. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt and minor chip to enamel. Old lacquer. GC (£200 - £300)

210     34th Foot (Cumberland) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Laurel wreath with “34” to centre. Reverse with brass loops East and West. Old lacquer otherwise VGC. (KK 479) (£40 - £60) The distinctive oval laurel wreath was granted to the regiment for their fighting at Fontenroy.

211     55th Foot (Westmoreland) OR’s glengarry badge circa 1873-81 . A good die-stamped brass example. Within a laurel wreath bearing three honours and surmounted by the Dragon on “China” scroll, a strap inscribed “Westmoreland” with “55” to centre. Reverse with brass loops East and West. Old lacquer otherwise GC. (KK 514) (£40 - £60)

212     Border Regiment helmet plate centre circa 1881-83. A good scarce short lived brass example. Within a circlet inscribed “Border” ornamented with laurel spray, a laurel wreath closed with “China” scroll; Dragon to centre. Four loops to reverse. VGC (KK 325) (£75 - £100)

213     Border Regiment Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1856-81. A fine example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The Border Regiment”; to the seeded gilt centre, in silver, the Garter star with red enamel to Cross of St. George and blue enamel ground to pierced motto. Universal pattern rococo ends. Enamel slightly AF. GC (Ryan 201) (£150 - £200)

214     1st VB Border Regiment OR’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A good scarce white metal example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with applied laurel wreath and Maltese cross device on a scroll “The Border Regt.” with another below “1st Volunteer Battln”. Two of three loops to reverse otherwise VGC. (£80 - £120) 1st Cumberland Rifle Vols became a VB of the Regt. in 1881 being redesignated as 1st (Cumberland) VB Border Regiment on 1st December 1887

215     2nd VB Border Regiment Officer’s helmet plate circa 1887-1901. A fine and scarce silvered example by Hobson & Sons, Lexington Street, London W. of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with applied laurel wreath and Maltese cross device with red and white enamel to the centre. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver scroll “The Border Regt.” with another below “2nd Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse. Near VGC. (£300 - £400) 1st Westmoreland Rifle Vols became a VB of the Regt. in 1881 being redesignated as 2nd (Westmoreland) VB Border Regiment on 1st December 1887.

216     34th Foot (Cumberland) Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1830-45. A fine and scarce example. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with a cut silver star; mounted on the star, a gilt Crowned Maltese cross superimposed on a laurel wreath; lions between the arms of the cross which bear the honours of the regiment. To the centre, within a circlet inscribed “Cumberland Regt”, silver “34” on a silver ground. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs and complete with leather liner. Wear to numerals otherwise near VGC. (£400 - £500) The 34th was the only regiment that held the honour “Arroyo dos Molinos” which was granted on 30th May 1845 and placed on the shoulder belt plates beneath the cross. The 34th served in North America from 1830 to 1840 and was despatched on horse sleighs across heavy snows from New Brunswick to quell disturbances in Lower Canada in the winter of 1838. After North America, the 34th saw service in the Ionian Isles, the West Indies, The Crimea and during the Mutiny in India. Became 1st Battalion Border Regt. on Friday 1st July 1881

217     55th Foot (Westmoreland) pre 1843 Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A good scarce example. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with open silver laurel wreath wit Crown above. “55” to centre. Reverse retains original fixings comprising two hooks and two studs. Wear to gilt otherwise GC.h (£300 - £500) Plate changed in 1843 when “China” and Dragon awarded. Became 1st Battalion Border Regt. on Friday 1st July 1881

218     78th Highland Regiment (or Ross-shire Buffs), OR’s glengarry/bonnet badge circa 1870-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned thistle sprays, therein, the Elephant upon a scroll, “Cuidich’n Righ” and “78” below. Reverse with copper loops East and West. VGC (KK 546) (£50 - £70)

219     5th Northumberland Fusiliers OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Fused grenade, the ball bearing strap “Quo fata vocant” with stencilled “5”. Reverse with copper loops North and South. VGC (KK 425) (£40 - £60)

220     4th Volunteer Battalion The Royal Scots, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-1903 A good quality white metal example being the Thistle star with convex St Andrew and Cross centre, scroll above “4th Vol Batt” and below “The Royal Scots”. Two loops to reverse. VGC (£60 - £80) HQ Edinburgh.

221     The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), OR’s helmet plate 1881-1892. A good gilding metal example which does not appear to have ever been blackened. Thistle wreath surmounted by a Crown. On the leaves of the wreath, the battle honours of the Regiment. Within the wreath, a mullet with strung bugle below. On the right side of the wreath, the Dragon of China resting on a blank tablet; on the left of the wreath, a Sphinx resting on a blank tablet. On the base of the wreath a scroll inscribed “the Scottish Rifles”. Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 240) (£80 - £120) Shako adopted in 1892.

222     1st Aberdeenshire Rifle Volunteers, OR’s shako plate circa 1865. A good quality brass example featuring St. Andrew Cross thistle sprays with unit title, “1st Aberdeenshire” and the county precedence number, “33” at the base. Two loops to reverse. VGC (Bloomer p87/88). (£70 - £90)

223     1st Ayrshire Rifle Volunteers pouch belt plate circa 1860. A scarce cast silver plate example featuring the full Royal Arms of Scotland, two screw posts to reverse. VGC (£80 - £120)

224     ‘Westminster’ Victorian badge. A scarce example in blackened white metal being a crowned cross of the Order of the Bath, in the centre a fretted portcullis within a a narrow plain circle; two loop fasteners. VGC small patch verdigris. (£50 - £70)

225     9th (Highland) VB Royal Scots plaid brooch circa 1900-08. A fine and scarce Officer’s silvered example by J. Stewart & Son, 88 George Street, Edinburgh. Plain quoit with applied heavy thistle wreath. Mounted on the wreath, the Star of the Order of the Thistle with green enamel ground to central thistle. Reverse with stout pin. A little service wear otherwise GC (£250 - £300) Raised as Highland Bn. of Queen’s Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade on 24th July 1900 in Edinburgh as a kilted battalion; designated 9th (Highlanders) VB Royal Scots in August 1902.

226     13th Foot (Somerset Light Infantry) Officer’s wing ornaments circa 1827-55. A fine and rare facing pair. Each a silvered domed disc mounted with gilt Sphinx on “Egypt” tablet resting in laurel sprays; strung bugle beneath. Wreath bears honour scrolls “Ava” and “Martinique”. Each with three pairs of wires to reverse. Generally VGC. (£100 - £150)

227     13th Foot (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert’s Regiment of Light Infantry) badge circa 1876-81. A good scarce cast nickel example following the design of the other rank’s glengarry (KK 438) but of finer detail overall. The reverse with two pierced integral square end fasteners. VGC (£50 - £80)

228     15th Foot (York East Riding) glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good OR’s die-stamped brass example. Eight pointed star; “15” to centre within laurel wreath. Copper loops North and South. GC (KK 442) (£40 - £60)

229     18th of Foot, The Royal Irish OR's cross belt plate circa 1830-1855 A rectangular die-stamped brass plate, the raised designs comprising motto and title scrolls with central Crown over the Maid of Erin Harp and attendant Union sprays, at the base the Sphinx/Egypt. The reverse with the correct four broad tangs (one repaired). Considerable surface wear particularly to the scrolls and Egypt plinth. The plate later ‘gilt dipped’ (£75 - £100) This pattern of plate has been heavily reproduced in recent years. Here, albeit worn is a genuine example.

230     1st Somerset Militia Officer’s bell-top shako plate circa 1829-44. A magnificent and exceptionally rare rich lemon gilt example of universal crowned star pattern. Mounted on the star a cut silver star with applied gilt Garter with foliate ended scroll across its tail “1st Somerset”. To the centre, restored red enamel cross of St. George on a blue enamel ground. Reverse retains both horizontal loops, wire behind Crown absent. VGC (£600 - £800) Raised 22nd March, 1759 at Taunton; redesignated 1st Somerset Light Infantry 1st November, 1875. Became 3rd Battalion Somerset Light Infantry on Friday 1st July, 1881.

231     67th Foot (South Hampshire) Other Ranks shoulder belt plate circa 1782-1820. A very rare oval brass plate with impressed designs, the Crown over “67” with “South Hampshire” around the top edge and “Regiment” around the lower, all within a lined edge. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising a hook at the top and two studs at the bottom. GC (£400 - £600) Adopted soon after the bestowal of territorial titles in 1782.

232     Strathspey Fencibles OR’s cross belt plate circa 1793-99. A scarce heavy brass example with engraved designs, “Strathspey Fencibles” around top edge with central design of the Crown over a thistle spray. Hook fastener removed and solder deposits in the back centre. (£80 - £120) Raised by Sir James Grant. Bart at Castle Grant.

233     1st Oxfordshire Light Horse Volunteers helmet plate circa 1864-70. A scarce white metal two piece example. Cast OLH cypher, reversed and intertwined resting on a scroll inscribed “”Fortis est veritas” with “1” surmounted the “O”. Seperate die-stamped Crown above. Both parts with screw posts to reverse. VGC (£300 - £400) Formed January 1864 at Banbury with Captain the Hon. W.H.J. North, late of the 1st Life Guards and later to be the 11th Baron North, commanding. Disbanded February 1870.

234     The King’ Cheshire Yeomanry Cavalry William IV Officer’s shako plate circa 1831-37. An extremely fine and rare silvered copper and gilt example. A large crowned Garter Proper the domed centre mounted with the gilt Royal Cypher, small floreate scrolls near the base inscribed “K.C” and “Y.C”. One wire fastener out of three remains. VGC (£600 - £800) See Carman “Headdress of the British Army, Yeomanry” p14

235     Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards, OR’s shako plate 1800-12. An excessively rare die-stamped brass example, the standard “Trophy Plate” differenced by a Garter Star centre and emergent demi lion and unicorn side features which rest on the Royal Motto scrolls, “Dieu et Mon Droit”, lion passant at the base, two long soldered brass loop fasteners. VGC (£1,000 - £1,500) Ex Ricketts Collection. Loaned for display at the Guards Museum in recent years.

236     Queen’s Royal West Surreys Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1887-96. A fine and scarce example. Within a gilt Crowned Garter, a replacement Paschal Lamb set on a black velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. Backplate securing centre absent so lead soldered otherwise GC. (£80 - £120)

237     Welsh Regiment Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96. A fine and scarce example. Within a gilt Crowned Garter, silver Prince of Wales plumes and regimental motto “Gwell augau neu chwilydd” set on a black velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. Pile of velvet a little worn, one wire securing centre absent, another securing backplate also absent otherwise VGC. (£120 - £200)

238     Dorsetshire Regiment Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1881-96. A fine and scarce example. Within a gilt Crowned Garter, a silver two tower Castle and Key with scroll above inscribed “Primus in Indis”, another below the Castle inscribed “Montis insignia calpe”, all set on a black velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. One wire securing castle absent and one wire securing backplate also absent otherwise VGC. (£120 - £200)

239     King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Officer’s glengarry badge circa 1887-96. A fine and scarce example. Within a gilt Crowned Garter, a gilt curled bugle with silver rose to centre; beneath the bugle a silver scroll “Cede nullis”, all set on a black velvet ground. Two loops to reverse. Two wires securing backplate absent otherwise VGC. (£120 - £200)

240     Suffolk or Sussex Volunteer Artillery, OR’s forage cap badge, circa 1860-74? A scarce example in white metal being floreated script capitals, “SVA”. Two copper loops to reverse. VGC (£40 - £50)

241     East Surrey Regiment Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1881-1901. A good gilt example of universal crowned star pattern worn on the home service helmet, the centre with a cut silver eight pointed star bearing the Arms of Guildford in silver and gilt set on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath an applied silver tri-part scroll inscribed “The East Surrey Regt”. Three loops to reverse. Some wear to gilt. Tip of 10 o’clock ray with crease. (£150 - £200)

242     1st VB King’s Own Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1883-1901. A fine silver plated example. Within a crowned oval strap inscribed ‘1st VB The King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regt”, a Lion. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC (£100 - £150) HQ at Ulverston

243     Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment Officer’s forage cap badge circa 1902. A short lived exampl. Silvered Crowned Maltese cross with ball finials to the tips of the arms. Mounted to the cross, a gilt oak wreath, to the centre, a gilt Stag set on blue enamel ground. The arms of the cross bear silvered scrolls “Sherwood” “Foresters” and “Notts & Derby”. Two loops to reverse. Blades securing enamel disc replaced otherwise GC. Converted from Victorian example during Officer’s service. (£50 - £100)

244     74th Highlanders pre 1850 OR