WW2 War Raised Unit - 23rd Hussars Bi-Metal Cap Badge - with reinforcing bar

In tip top bright unissued condition with original slider, strengthening bar to reverse of crown and sweat / braising expansion holes to rear. Die struck with sharp detail and of exceptional quality. This is pattern of manufacture is attributed to JR Gaunt & Sons, but unmarked (the lettering to the reverse of the scroll is the reverse image of the word "Hussars").

The Regiment was raised in December 1940. All six wartime cavalry regiments were disbanded in June 1948.

A14.2

Code: 56372