The Essex Regiment 3rd Volunteer Battalion Officer’s Helmet Plate c. 1883-1901, in silver plate, the crowned star pattern back plate with laurel and Garter overlays, in the centre on a ground of black velvet the Sphinx/no Egypt over Gibraltar Castle with motto below ‘Montis Insignia Calpe’ double title scroll below ‘The Essex Regiment’ and ‘3rd Volunteer Battalion’, two out of three loop fasteners present, very good condition £300-400