United Kingdom. A Prince Albert's (Somersetshire Light Infantry) Helmet Plate, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity He was a resident of

He was a resident of Essex when he signed his Attestation Paper (2006737) on September 10

meaning he most likely fell victim to an accident

a miniature DRL Sports Badge

number stamped "7048" and maker marked "OETR" inside an oval on the reverse

The document sleeve features a golden embossed national eagle on the obverse

United Kingdom. A Prince Albert's (Somersetshire Light Infantry) Helmet Plate, C.1890 certificate_of_authenticity He was a resident ofTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt, insignia within the voided area, the surrounding disk inscribed "SOMERSETSHIRE" with crossed laurel branches at the bottom, the base featuring an open ended wreath of laurel leaves backed by a seven pointed multi rayed star and surmounted by the Victorian crown, measuring 106. 5 mm (w) x 128. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, the insignia and disk held in place via three of its original four tabs, the fourth one