helmet plate, other ranks, helmet plate
Accession Number
NAM.1984-02-41-1
Description
Other ranks helmet plate, white metal, 1887-1902. Associated with The Welsh Regiment 2nd (Glamorgan) Volunteer Bn. Die-struck. An eight-pointed rayed star, the uppermost point of which is displaced by a monarchial crown. Upon the star a laurel wreath within which is a frosted circlet with burnished edges bearing the burnished title, 'The Welsh 2nd Glamorgan R.V.C.' Within the circlet a Prince of Wales's Plume, Coronet and Motto below which is a scroll bearing the title, 'Gwell Angau Neu Ghwilydd'. The reverse bears three copper loops, one behind crown and one on either side of centre.