yes or no

[K.S.L.I.]

Hello got this plate today very badly in need of good clean quite black in places
but is it an original plate
cheers PHIL

[manchesters]

Phil,

I am not a fan.

Its a strange colour and the rear loops appear to be not the usual copper type?

regards

[macandpud]

looks fine to me. strange colour is just poor lighting. its a nice clean sharp stamping with good detail. The crown looks right and the HPC loops are ok.i`d keep it.

[K.S.L.I.]

Thanks for reply
Yes I see what you mean on both counts, I have tried to give it a clean but seems in places backed on any tips other than brasso and graft
PHILIP

[grenadierguardsman]

I like it, the jewels on the crown look good, the crown on whole looks good too.
Andy

[K.S.L.I.]

Thanks Andy
I am looking for an original 1901-1914 Helmet plate what is the signs to look for an original and not a copy
PHIL

[grenadierguardsman]

There are more examples on the forum here, take a look. But I've been told to look at the jewels and crown for uniformity. Just two examples to look out for, and ask for opinions too.
Andy