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Suffolk Regiment Victorian OfficerÕs helmet plate circa 1900-01. A fine gilt short-lived example.
Suffolk Regiment Victorian OfficerÕs helmet plate circa 1900-01.
A fine gilt short-lived example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the black velvet centre mounted with silver three tower castle, Key and motto. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a silver scroll inscribed ÒThe Suffolk RegimentÓ. Two of three loops to reverse. VGC Several small holes to reverse indicate the plate was an earlier example converted, whilst in service, to the post 1881 regimental device. (KK 223)
This is the actual piece photographed as No. 227 in ÒHead-dress Badges of the British ArmyÓ. Provenance. Ex Hugh King Collection, Bosleys December 2009, Lot 20.
Suffolk Regiment Victorian OfficerÕs helmet plate circa 1900-01.
A fine gilt short-lived example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the black velvet centre mounted with silver three tower castle, Key and motto. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a silver scroll inscribed ÒThe Suffolk RegimentÓ. Two of three loops to reverse. VGC Several small holes to reverse indicate the plate was an earlier example converted, whilst in service, to the post 1881 regimental device. (KK 223)
This is the actual piece photographed as No. 227 in ÒHead-dress Badges of the British ArmyÓ. Provenance. Ex Hugh King Collection, Bosleys December 2009, Lot 20.
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