Helmet plate, 1st Grahamstown Volunteers, 1895 (c).
White metal shield-shaped plate bearing the design in relief: within a roped border, sprays of roses, shamrock and thistle flowers upon the base of which is superimposed a scroll bearing the motto, 'Faire Mon Devoir'.
Within the sprays, the arms of Grahamstown with crest and supporters below which upon a scroll, is the motto, 'Virtute Et Opera'.
Above all, a monarchial crown resting upon a scroll bearing the title, 'First City Grahamstown Volunteers'.