78th Ross-shire Buffs forage cap pre 1881, modified

A 78th Ross-shire Buffs yellow brass die struck forage cap badge with three dark toned loops to the reverse but with the top number '78' removed.

This pattern was worn prior to 1881, but this one has had the '78' which was located at the top of the scroll Assaye neatly removed. The originally the badge would have been 57x55 mm but is now 57 mm wide and 42mm tall. Perhaps modified post 1881 to reflect their new status as the Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs) or for use on the Band pouch. This is a genuine piece but modified. Unusual but attractive.

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Code: 65311