Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers (3rd Manchester) Officer’s Helmet Plate c. 1878-80, a fine quality plated example, the crowned eight pointed star back plate with laurel overlays and a circular strap ‘40th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps’ enclosing on a ground of black velvet a gilt metal rose, complete with three loop fasteners, very good condition £200-260