Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

3rd Regiment the Duke of Lancaster’s Own Militia Officer’s Helmet Plate c. 1878-81, a superb example, the star pattern back plate and laurel overlays in silver plate enclosing a gilt circle ‘3rd Regt. Duke of Lancaster’s Own’, in the centre on a ground of black velvet a Lancashire rose in gilt, green and red enamel, three loop fasteners, very fine condition £340-440