Hammer

£460

Scottish. 71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer helmet plate circa 1878-81. Good scarce gilt crowned star mounted with laurel sprays and Garter, the green velvet centre with gilt coiled bugle; 71 in the coil. . Three loops . Nap of velvet worn. GC 71st (Highland) (Light Infantry) became 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry on Friday 1st July 1881