United Kingdom. A Cartridge Box Badge of the Foot Guards, c.1780 Buy Now with silvered crown (factory attached/soldered)

with silvered crown (factory attached/soldered)

he remained in the Yugoslav People's Army for a few years after the war

circa 1920-30 period manufacture

Constructed of silvered zink and gilded brass

one of the most numerous The arms of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia

United Kingdom. A Cartridge Box Badge of the Foot Guards, c.1780 Buy Now with silvered crown (factory attached/soldered)A large badge in brass, likely theatre made, the obverse presenting the cipher of King George, with large surmounting crown, the reverse with three lugs for cartridge box adhesion, measures 58. 2mm (w) x 92. 4mm (h), evidence of oxidation related to the age, a rare decoration in very fine condition. Footnote: The cartridge box badge adorned the cartridge box, which held fixed cartridges of paper for faster loading.