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Title 1st Middlesex (Metropolitan) Light Horse officer's undress sabretache badge
Nationality British
Period c 1861-66
Price £100.00

Mr D J Knight has kindly enlightened me about this badge (which might also be an other ranks pouch badge, though I think it is too big)! The company was raised in 1861 and disbanded in 1866. The dress version has a similar design in embroidery. This badge measures 4 1/8 x 3 1/2 inches.

Its condition is almost 'as struck', ie excellent. Two of the securing prongs at the reverse are missing. It would appear to be made of gilding metal with an electro-gilt wash to the front. There are no traces of splash-over, as found with fire gilding, so I presume it is the later method.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Badges : British : 19th Century]

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A quick note to let you know I received the two painted truncheons today and both arrived in good nick!

I'm very pleased with them and they will be a nice addition to my collection!

B C, USA, 22.06.2021

Yes, arrived safe and sound, very nice, and very interesting. Have a couple of friends in the States slavering over the pictures, one of them loves searching old lists, etc. If I can tie it down more definitely will let you know.

N R, UK, 19.10.2005

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