Royal North Lincoln Militia, a very rare officer’s helmet plate 1878-1881 period, the standard QVC eight pointed laurel and Garter Proper back plate and overlay, in the centre the Royal Crest on a ground of black velvet, three lug fasteners, very good condition £300-400

Note. Plate as per that on the named and tinned helmet complete of Lt-Col Taylor, Royal North Lincoln Militia (private collection).