2nd VB South Lancashire Regiment Victorian Officer s helmet plate

A very fine circa 1886-1901 die stamped silvered example of crowned star pattern mounted with laurel wreath and Garter, the centre with the Sphinx inscribed 'Egypt' on a black velvet ground. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll ?The South Lancashire Regiment? with supplementary scroll below ?2nd Volunteer Battalion? . Three loops to reverse. VGC