a rare set in extremely fine condition
the obverse centre bears a Saxon coat of arms encompassed by a laurel leaf wreath topped with a royal crown
Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabel II of Spain
consigned to Captain David McCampbell of Lantana
remaining in better than extremely fine condition
United Kingdom, South Africa. A Kaffrarian Rifles Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1910 Newly Listed a rare set in extremelyIn patinated bronze, voided, unmarked, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 92 mm (h), all three lugs intact, a piece of red felt placed behind the voided area of the centrepiece, scattered patination and surface wear on the lion, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Kaffrarian Rifles (now the Buffalo Volunteer Rifles) was formed in East London in 1876, as the "Buffalo Corps of Rifle Volunteers", for service in the 9th Frontier War. It disbanded in 1879. (East