Royal Marines Artillery Helmet Plate – Circa 1879-1905

An orginal Royal Marines Artillery helmet plate – Circa 1879-1905, die stamped construction in brass. The obverse of the badge depicts a grenade fired proper with a globe in the centre surrounded with the motto “Per Mare Per Terram” (By Land & Sea) surrounded by a laurel wreath surmounted by a scroll with the inscription “Gibralter” and a fouled anchor at the base. The reverse is hollow complete with two brass lugs. The badge has no damage or repairs in good condition.