Officers’ helmet plate, 2nd Volunteer Bn, South Staffordshire Regiment, 1883-1901.
In silver plated copper, mounted on an eight-pointed rayed star, the topmost point displaced by a monarchial crown, the frosted Garter bearing the burnished Garter Motto. Surrounding the Garter is a laurel wreath upon the base of which are frosted scrolls bearing the burnished regimental and battalion titles. Within the Garter, a Staffordshire Knot upon a black velvet ground. Three loop fittings on reverse, one behind the crown and one on either side of the centre.