Hammer

£65

1st (City of London Volunteer Rifle Brigade) Victorian shako plate badge circa 1859-1901. Fine die-stamped blackened brass crowned star mounted with oak sprays, sword with crossed sceptre and LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE strap with central shield bearing the Royal Arms; below the strap, a scroll ICH DIEN over City shield. Horizontal loops VGC HQ. 8 Great Winchester Street. In 1908 became the 5th (City of London Battalion) The London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade).