38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot Officer’s Helmet Plate 1881-84.
A scarce example, gilt standard star pattern back plate with laurel wreath and Garter belt with gilt numeral ‘38’ to the centre, lacking usual silver Staffordshire knot under the Garter, gilt tarnished, with 3 loops to the rear, minor damage to reverse, otherwise good condition (2) £240-£280

Sold with a reproduction 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot other ranks white buff leather waist belt, the clasp to the centre ‘80’ on stencilled ground with title scroll ‘Staffordshire Volunteers’.