South African Cape Town Highlanders Victorian helmet plate c1885-99.

South African Cape Town Highlanders Victorian helmet plate c1885-99.

Code: 20516

£220.00 Approx $277.78, €256.41
 

A fine scarce die-stamped white metal example on two loops. Crowned star bearing laurel wreath and Thistle Star with strap inscribed “Cape Town Highlanders”; Thistle to voided centre.
Raised as a kilted corps, on Friday 24th April 1885, under the command of Major John Scott.