Officer's Shako Plate 1869


This is the badge for the period leading up to the introduction of the helmet in 1878. It conforms to the general pattern for most of the regiments. It is gilt with voided numerals, 3" wide by 3.25" deep. Other ranks had a similar plate in brass.


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