Ceylon Light Infantry Other Ranks Sun Helmet / Field Service Cap White Metal Badge

A scarce collar badge of the CLI with an original small slider to reverse, presumably for wear in the sun helmet pagri band or field service cap - no signs of lugs ever having been fitted. Circa 2.6cm tall (excluding slider). Worn circa 1881 - 1949. Came on a red felt triangle.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 2151 refers.

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Code: 65875