United Kingdom. A Prince Albert's (Somersetshire Light Infantry) Helmet Plate, C.1890 Buy Now Type II - in Gold

Type II - in Gold and enamels

as a result of the veteran’s often wearing the medal

near very fine) and accompanying letter (210x297mm

stating that he had previous military service with the 4th Somerset Light Infantry

in design and purpose similar to Prussian Iron Cross

United Kingdom. A Prince Albert's (Somersetshire Light Infantry) Helmet Plate, C.1890 Buy Now Type II - in GoldTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt, insignia within the voided area, the surrounding disk inscribed "SOMERSETSHIRE" with crossed laurel branches at the bottom, the base featuring an open ended wreath of laurel leaves backed by a seven pointed multi rayed star and surmounted by the Victorian crown, measuring 106. 5 mm (w) x 128. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, the insignia and disk held in place via three of its original four tabs, the fourth one