NAM.1984-02-48-1

Helmet plate, other ranks, 6th Lancashire (1st Manchester) Rifle Volunteers, 1880 (c) White metal, die-struck. An eight-pointed rayed star, the uppermost point of which is displaced by a monarchial crown. Upon the star an oakleaf and acorn wreath, within which, a frosted garter with burnished edges, bearing the burnished unit title. Within the garter the pierced numeral, '6'. The reverse bears three loop fittings, one behind the crown (now absent) and one on either side of the centre.