Victorian British Army NCO insignia

[Garth Thompson]

Some of my favorite cloth bits are the early Army NCO bullion insignia. I thought I'd like to share four new pieces I aquired from an american patch auction.
Thanks for looking,
Garth

#1

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#2

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#3

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#4

[Adam H]

Garth,

Stunning pieces and in fabulous condition as well. Seldom have I seen such well preserved Victorian embroidered badges! Can you enlighten us as to their specific significance? Love to hear more about them.

Nice finds, hope you did well price-wise too...US badge auction sounds promising that you did!

Cheers,

Adam

[yellow]

Loving these Garth, especially the cavalry NCO badges...........super stuff.

Did the auctioneer actually know what he had?

Steve.

[Guy]

Truly fantastic Garth!

I just love that recruiting sergeant. I have the flags but that plate is really impressive. I know It's much later but here is one of my favourites. Hope you like it.

Yours, Guy.

[Garth Thompson]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Guy that RSM of yours is very nice . The total for all four pieces in the auction was the equivelent of 150 quid . Sorry I didn't do an ID when I posted these but it was late. Better late than never:

#1 Grenadier Guards, Victoria
#2 I think this is West India Regt., Victoria
#3 Grenadier Guards, Elizabeth
#4 Victorian Recruiting Segt.

Here is a picture of a few more of my bullion bits.

Garth