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Hi guys,the helmet plate arrived and I've got to say I'm not convinced.The actual quality of the helmet star is a little suspect with what looks like cast marks around the recess for the helmet plate centre.One of the square holes in the star to take the lugs of the HPC is also so near the edge the border is just a thin strip which is also a little suspicious.The HPC itself also has no patina at all on the back and looks like it was made yesterday.Overall then,the star plate might be original but I doubt it and the HPC looks like a copy,any comments appreciated,cheers, Paul

Thanks for the information Jamie,I went for the plate in the end and I'm waiting for it to arrive.I'll post clearer pics when it does.Theres a return policy so I'll make a final decision on it when,like you say,its in the hand.Thanks for your help, Paul

Hi Stuart,theres evidence of at least two helmet plates being fixed on the helmet I have but it appears that only the two lugs on the helmet star were used as theres no central hole for the HPC lug to go through.That being the case I'll try to secure any plate I end up with using the lugs on the star only,cheers, Paul

Cheers Mike.

Thanks for the input guys.I'm not sure what the label in the tin is supposed to be,a sort of issue form for requisitioned kit?The cap in the first pic is completely black and looks like the ones worn by the NCOs in the pic posted by Graham.The others are black and green.I took quite a few pics Stuart,including this one,enjoy.

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Can I have some opinions on the originality of this Home Service Helmet Plate please,cheers, Paul

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Another from the Rifle Brigade.

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Thanks for that Stuart.I finally got round to visiting the Royal Green Jackets Museum at Winchester yesterday (the wife loved it!lol).I got some pics of quite a few items including some pill box caps.They're not great what with the glare from the glass but I think you can get an idea of colour and decorative items.Most I believe, are officers caps and none carried any sort of badge,first ones from The Rifle Brigade,cheers, Paul

Cheers Graham,I'd appreciate it.

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