Ceylon Light Infantry post 1881 OR's helmet plate

A fine scarce die-stamped white metal British made example. Strung bugle surmounted by Prince of Wales's plumes with 'CLI' cypher between the strings. Three loops to reverse. VGCEx Hugh KingRaised in 1st April, 1881 as a single battalion with 14 companies under the command of Lt. Col. John Scott Armitage. Colonel of the Regiment was HRH Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales. See 'British Colonial Badges' by Renfrews & Cranston. 1094.