Ordnance Insignia of the British Army

Ordnance Stores Department

Officers Pattern Helmet Plate - 1881

Ordnance Stores Corps


Front & Rear view of monogramed OSC OR’s Helmet Plate Centre
used was the standard OR star and crown plate.
Found in both in brass or gliding metal finish.


An OSC monogram device with blade fitting to rear is also
known to exist, most probably a badge for the undress cap.

This device has also been described as a Shoulder Title, but the monogram device for fitting to a cap has blades not lugs.


OR's Gliding Metal Collar Device of the OSC


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