King Edwards Horse ( The Kings Overseas Dominions Regiment ) Yeomanry Brass Cap Badge - Adsumus spelling

The more usual version spelling "Adsumus" in the motto scroll. In yellow brass gilding metal with original slider. Circa 5.6cm tall. Some light polishing wear to highpoints and detailed and appears to have been lacquered. Die cast and semi-die struck.

During WW1 the Regiment was broken up, serving in France and Italy in a variety of roles. Some of the men became mounted orderlies and the KODR became 'King's Own Despatch Riders" to the jeers of the infantry.

K&K Vol 1 No 1507 refers.

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F55.17

Code: 62105