1st (Hallamshire) Volunteer Battalion Officers Helmet Plate 1883-1901

The helmet plate is made of silver and is an 8 pointed star with a laurel wreath and Garter surmounted by a Queen Victoria Crown that displaces the top point of the star. The Garter Proper has the motto ‘Honi soit qui mal y pense’. In the middle of the Garter is the Union Rose, in silver with a gilt centre, on a black velvet background.  

Fixed to the wreath is a silver universal scroll with the words ‘The York and Lancaster Regiment’ and attached to this a second scroll with the words ‘1st Volunteer Battalion’. Unlike the other version of this helmet plate shown, the ‘1st Volunteer Battalion’ scroll is an integral part of the ‘The York and Lancaster Regiment’ scroll. 

Comparison of both versions of this helmet plate with different 1st Volunteer Battalion scrolls.