United Kingdom. A 20Th Middlesex (Artists) Rifle Volunteers Helmet Plate, C.1880

Name: United Kingdom. A 20Th Middlesex (Artists) Rifle Volunteers Helmet Plate, C.1880
Brand: eMedals
SKU: GB7847.RL2
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SKU: ITEM: GB7847

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Description

Two-piece construction, in die-stamped patinated bronze, unmarked, measuring 71.8 mm (w) x 110.5 mm (h), all three lugs intact, scattered patination wear evident on the oval centrepiece, residue present around the lettering in "ARTISTS", metal scratch test marks on the reverse, very fine.

Footnote: This helmet plate was designed by J.W. Wyon, the famous medal designer who served as a private in the Corps. The unit was raised as the 38th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers and re-numbered 20th in 1880. It was attached to the Rifle Brigade in 1881. On April 1, 1908, it was transferred to the new Territorial Force as the 28th County of London (Artists Rifles). In 1947, it became 21 Special Air Service (Artists).