Officer’s Helmet Badge 1881-1901


The infantry adopted helmets in 1878 to replace the shako. This badge has the title THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT which dates from 1881. The crown is that of Queen Victoria who died in 1901, so that from that date the King’s crown was used.


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