Basic info

Collection

Numismatics

Object name

Home Service helmet plate 1878 pattern

Militia Officer's helmet plate

Object category

Uniform

Object subcategory

Insignia

Description

Stamped white metal badge held by three copper ring lugs. Eight pointed star with radiants, on which are crossed laurel branches. Over this is superimposed a gilding metal casting comprising a garter around the centre and attached across the strapend of this is a scroll which fits over the lower portion of the star and laurels. the ring contains the motto of the order of the Garter 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' , the scroll 'EAST YORKS' and 'BEVERLEY BUFFS'. At the centre is a Yorkshire rose on a silver disk ground. The whole badge is surmounted by a Queen's crown.

Production date start

1878

Production date end

1901

Period

Victorian