2nd Volunteer Battalion Helmet Plate 1883 to 1901
The helmet plate is made of white metal and is an 8 pointed star with a laurel wreath and circlet surmounted by a Queen Victoria Crown that displaces the top point of the star.
The circlet has the words '2nd Volr Battn York and Lancaster'. In the middle of the circlet is a fixed Union Rose with a gilding metal centre.