Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers (CURV) Blackened Metal Shoulder Belt Plate

This is an original Victorian blackened metal shoulder belt plate. It consists of the arms of Cambridge University with entwined initials CURV as a monogram at the top. The rear has its original 2 screw posts. In very good condition with sharp detail and no damage.

The Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers were formed in 1803 when there were fears of an invasion by the French. It was 'formally' raised in 1860 and grew to 500 troops by the time of the Boer War. A detachment was sent to South Africa to augment the SUFFOLK REGIMENT. It was the only university to see active service in that conflict. This earned them the battle honour ' SOUTH AFRICA 1900-01' The C.U.R.V. became the ' Cambridge University Officer Training Corps' in 1908 and is now a part of the Territorial Army.

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