5th Cinque Ports Batt. Royal Sussex Regt. Edwardian Officers helmet plate

A fine silvered example worn circa 1901-14. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the red velvet centre bearing in gilt , silver and enamel a Maltese cross on a feather with Arms of Cinque Ports with red and blue enamel to the centre on replacement red velvet. Mounted on the base of the wreath, a silver tri-part scroll inscribed ' Royal Sussex Regiment'. Three loops to the reverse. Overall VGC. As KK 248

Code: 73237