Hammer

£640

Badge. West Suffolk Militia Victorian Officer's pre 1855 shoulder belt plate. Fine and scarce silvered rectangular plate mounted with hobnail star, in turn mounted with gilt crowned Garter with ornate ended WEST SUFFOLK scroll below. Translucent crimson enamel Cross of St. George to domed centre. Two hooks and two studs. VGC Originally raised at Bury St.Edmunds on 27th April 1759, became 3rd Bn. Suffolk Regt. on 1st July 1881.