Victorian British Engineer Volunteer Other Ranks White Metal Queen’s Crown Helmet Plate Card Mounted For Display Antiques & Militaria

Victorian British Engineer Volunteer Other Ranks White Metal Queen’s Crown Helmet Plate Card Mounted For Display. Sn 20565:17 - 20565:17

The enthusiasm for the Volunteer movement following an invasion scare in 1859 saw the creation of many Rifle, Artillery and Engineer Volunteer units composed of part-time soldiers eager to supplement the Regular British Army in time of need. This is an excellent, original Victorian Engineer Volunteer OR’s White Metal Helmet Plate. The Queen’s crown plate has lower scroll “Engineer Volunteers”. The plate has 2 lug fittings to the reverse. The plate is mounted on a display card covered in red felt. The card measures 6”x 6”.The plate is secured to the card by copper wire through the lugs. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20565:17

£180.00