Matched Facing Pair of Victorian Boer War Royal Irish Reserve Regiment Collar Badges

A scarce pair of matched die struck collar badges in blackened white metal with two original blackened brass lugs to the reverse. Flat topped QVC crowns. Circa 3.1cm tall. Lovely pair.

During the South African war of 1899 - 1902, Reserve Regiments were formed in 1900. Many of these units were wound up at the war's end.

Churchill No 1760 refers.

Code: 55257