The Essex Regiment Officers’ Helmet Plates 1881 - 1914. A Victorian example showing crown over an eight pointed star with oak spray and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a silver Sphinx/Egypt over the Castle and Key for Gibraltar and the motto ‘Montis Insignia Calpe’, a silver scroll at the base ‘The Essex Regiment’, three loop fasteners; a KC example of similar format but with the post 1902 Castle and motto, the plinth on the Sphinx is blank possibly indicating a TF Battalion, the bottom silver scroll is part detached from the oak sprays and no gilt remains, first item very good condition, second as described (2) £300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Militaria Formed by The Late R.E. Handley.

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