United Kingdom, India. A Calcutta Presidency Volunteer Rifle Battalion Helmet Plate With King's Crown Hold each measuring approximately 15 cm

each measuring approximately 15 cm (w) x 20

L-32 on May 25

Instituted in 1894: in bronze

with a stamp of the regimental seal towards the bottom left

four small holes in the corners for uniform attachment

United Kingdom, India. A Calcutta Presidency Volunteer Rifle Battalion Helmet Plate With King's Crown Hold each measuring approximately 15 cmIn silvered bronze, voided, unmarked, measuring 70. 3 mm (w) x 88. 3 mm (h), all four screwposts intact, the arm at 6 o'clock exhibiting a crack, contact marks overall, very fine. Footnote: The Calcutta and Presidency Battalion were an auxiliary regiment formerly known as the Calcutta Volunteer Rifles. The Presidency Battalion was amalgamated with the Calcutta Battalion, to become the Calcutta and Presidency Battalion, on July 23, 1926.