Victorian Rifles Color Sgt tunic

[Garth Thompson]

I'd like to share a unusual Victorian tunic I picked up on a trade today. It is a color Sgt of the Middlesex Rifles. I just love the Victorian Color Sgt insignia.
Garth

[Garth Thompson]

Arm insignia close up.

[Garth Thompson]

Shoulder strap close up.

[Garth Thompson]

Full sleeve.

[Marc Sherriff]

It just might be from the;

21st (Somerset House) Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps.

I understand that the silver wire letter R indicates the wearer to be RETIRED

[Para82nd]

i belive he is right about the R