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This is a 1920s issue helmet plate for the Coldstream Guards, the oldest continuously-serving regiment in the British Regular Army. The badge is a sunburst that reads HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (shame upon him who thinks evil upon it).
VINTAGE:Circa 1920s.
SIZE:4-1/8" height and 3-3/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Tubular loop.
MARKINGS:Marks on attachment.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a British collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VBEX03 LADEX9/10
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): Plate has moderate wear with one dent to center and spots of light tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.