United Kingdom, South Africa. A Kaffrarian Rifles Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1910 Buy Now A First Class Ostvolk Decoration

A First Class Ostvolk Decoration

white and red field

consisting of 1) An Iron Cross 1914 ribbon with a first type Clasp to the Iron Cross 1939

the reverse bearing the monogram of King Wilhelm I

United Kingdom, South Africa. A Kaffrarian Rifles Helmet Plate With Queen's Crown, C.1910 Buy Now A First Class Ostvolk DecorationIn patinated bronze, voided, unmarked, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 92 mm (h), all three lugs intact, a piece of red felt placed behind the voided area of the centrepiece, scattered patination and surface wear on the lion, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Kaffrarian Rifles (now the Buffalo Volunteer Rifles) was formed in East London in 1876, as the "Buffalo Corps of Rifle Volunteers", for service in the 9th Frontier War. It disbanded in 1879. (East