United Kingdom. A 2nd Tower Hamlets Rifle Battalion Helmet Plate, C.1880 Archive constructed of nickel-plated bronze

constructed of nickel-plated bronze

The dark brown leather sweatband is perforated along the front edge with five tiny rows of forty ventilation holes each

and subsequently awarded six days' Confinement to Base

along with silver State hallmarks

an eight point star with clusters of alternating smooth and faceted rays

United Kingdom. A 2nd Tower Hamlets Rifle Battalion Helmet Plate, C.1880 Archive constructed of nickel-plated bronzeIn die stamped silvered bronze, voided, unmarked, measuring 67. 5 mm (w) x 93. 5 mm (h), all three lugs intact, a piece of red felt placed behind the voided area of the centrepiece, scattered silvering wear, very light contact, better than very fine.