1st VB South Lancashire Regiment Victorian Officer’s helmet plate

A very fine scarce silvered 1883-1901 example by Hobson & Sons, 1, 3 & 5 Lexington St, London W. Crowned star mounted with laurel sprays and Garter; the black velvet centre bearing gilt Sphinx on “Egypt” tablet.  Mounted on the base of the wreath, a gilt tri-part scroll “South Lancashire Regiment”, supplementary scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three loops to reverse, which bears maker’s oval tablet.
HQ Warrington