The Dorsetshire Regiment Insignia. A good selection including pre 1881 glengarry badges to the 39th and 54th Regiments (KK 489 and 513), first, second and third pattern o/r cap badges, a bi metal and 1916 all brass issue to the 2nd Battalion, an osd cap (second pattern) and matching collar badges, sundry s/titles and buttons; a pair of 39th Regiment o/r collar badges (C 1069 one relugged), an o/r w/metal glengarry badge for the post 1881 Militia Battalion, an o/r brass glengarry badge for the 1st VB Dorset Regiment featuring a central device being a fiery cap of maintenance over 16, an o/r GVC blackened brass helmet plate to the Dorset Rifle Volunteers, an o/r pewter coatee button to the 54th Regiment and four large plated tunic buttons to the Dorset Militia, good overall condition (parcel) £300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Militaria Formed by The Late R.E. Handley.

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