Late Victorian New Zealand Volunteers Helmet Plate.

A gilt metal helmet plate worn on the home service type helmet by the New Zealand Volunteers. The NZV was a part time force which provided NZ with most of its defence during the late 19th century and it was made up of small independent battalions of around one hundred men. The NZ volunteers saw action during the Boer war and lasted to around 1910 when its was converted into the Territorial force of New Zealand.
This plate with queen Victoria’s crown is in superb condition, retaining most if not all of its original gilt finish. It measures 3.5 x 4.5 inches.

Code: 29507