United Kingdom, South Africa. A Kaffrarian Rifles Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1910 Newly Listed 30 mm x 83 mm

30 mm x 83 mm

Volume XLVII (47)

the reverse centre presenting the inscription FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DER FEUERLÖSCHWESEN

"N" Wings (die-stamped aluminum

/ Would you please be good enough to acknowledge the receipt of these on the attached form

United Kingdom, South Africa. A Kaffrarian Rifles Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1910 Newly Listed 30 mm x 83 mmIn 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