BLACK WATCH - OFFICERS VICTORIAN HELMET PLATE FOR SUN HELMET - KIRKWOODS

This is a very rare badge being the type worn on the white helmet. Circa 1881 to 1914. ( K & K 256 ).
Superb example by KIRKWOODS of Edinburgh and with their jeweller tablet to rear.
4 lugs, these in silver, unusually all 4 are present.
Long scrolls. 3 piece construction.
This is a larger badge than the post Victorian examples. Some polishing to high points and "Jimmy".
Still with original long cotter pins, these rounded for the shape of the cloth helmet this has been worn on.
A very rare, attractive high quality piece by Scotlands top maker .

Code: 57018