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Title Suffolk (12th Foot) pagri badge, other ranks
Nationality English
Period c 1890
Price £80.00

This relatively uncommon badge was designed to be worn on the white helmet in tropical climes and replaced the numbered glengarry badge oif the pre-1881 era. There was an officer's version in silver. The Gibraltar battle honour commemorates the 12th Foot's part in that epic defence in the 1780s.

The badge appears to be in die-struck brass as opposed to gilding metal. This is consonant with it replacing the numbered glengarry badge of the pre-1881 era, as these were also made of brass as opposed to the gilding metal of the later cap badges. It measures nearly 5.5cm across and, although there is a little age distortion to the badge and a small lead solder repair to the left hand tower, it appears to possess its original lugs and is generally in good shape for the age of the piece.

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[Militaria : Badges : English : 19th Century]

testimonials

My order arrived this morning, thanks for the prompt delivery.

Two excellent original pieces, I must say.

Buckle is in minty condition retaining so much detail esp plummage on eagle's neck and chest, like to see those 'creases' on the legs also... a beautiful example of an early O&C buckle.

Belt is very interesting, rather thin, CROUPON stamped and also behind the tongue...maybe Allegmeine but no SS markings as you state. Beautiful piece none the less.

Thanks for a speedy transaction Chris, I am very happy with my purchase :)

B M, United Kingdom, 26.10.2018

Thank you for the bayonet... I am absolutely thrilled with it. Look forward to more purchases from you.

D B, UK, 16.02.2006

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