12th (East Suffolk) Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81.
An original die-stamped brass example, with signs of service wear (has been well polished in its time and the edges of the two towers are slightly folded over with wear). Star surmounted by Castle and Key; on the star a strap inscribed “Montis insignia calpe. East Suffolk” with “12” to voided centre. Reverse with brass (not copper) loops, north - south. Age patina and slightly polished. On the reverse a code has been painted on a white strip with the number "437" (K&K Vol 1 437).
Code: 54059