Hammer

£960

Badge. 8th (The King's) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer's Albert pattern shako plate circa 1844-55. Magnificent rare rich fire gilt die-stamped crown star mounted with oval Garter surmounted by KINGS; the crimson velvet centre with NEC ASPERA TERRENT scroll and silver three diamentional horse on gilt ground over VIII. Below the garter, a large Sphinx on EGYPT plinth. Horizontal loops and two pairs of wire behind the crown. VGC .