Victorian Durham Light Infantry Volunteer / Militia Battalion Silver Plated Officers Collar Badge

Left facing bugle, die struck, silver plated (unmarked) with two original dark toned lugs to the reverse. Circa 2.8cm wide and 2.8cm tall. Some twisting to lugs but otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. Worn by VB DLI officers, but also alleged to have been worn by Durham Militia Battalion officers by a noted DLI collector. Scarce.

Churchill No 1626 refers.

Also claimed by Renfrew et al, Vol 1 as worn by Trinidad Volunteer Light Infantry, No 249 refers.

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Code: 57572