Helmet Plate

[Third Tankie]

Hi Gents,

Another badge from my friends inherited collection.

Would appreciate opinions on what I think is a Royal Engineers gilding helmet plate.

Thanks

Kevin

[manchesters]

Other ranks RE Helmet Plate, Gilding Metal, Kings Crown,

Broken tail on Lion

regards

[Third Tankie]

Simon,

I hardly had time to draw breath..............

Thanks, as always, for your very quick reply.

Regards

Kevin

[billy]

Its normally the Unicorns Horn which is missing!

[Parabellum]

The crown has either been repaired or as seen on other helmet plates, a QVC has been replaced with a KC.

[Third Tankie]

Billy and Parabellum,

Thanks for your replies.

Was it normal practice to recycle helmet plates with the latest crowns during the life of the badge?

Kevin

[Parabellum]

It's not common by any means, I first thought the plate below was converted, but I think it's a repair.

[Sonofacqms]

Originally Posted by Parabellum

The crown has either been repaired or as seen on other helmet plates, a QVC has been replaced with a KC.

The Edwardians were into recycling before it became fashionable and global warming was the Kaiser rattling his sabre, many units especially Volunteers had KC's soldered in the place of QVC's.

Rob

[Third Tankie]

Parabellum and Rob,

Thankyou both for your interesting and informative replies.

Regards

Kevin