The Lancashire Fusiliers

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The 20th, East Devon Regiment of Foot
1881 The Lancashire Fusiliers

 

Letter Crests

“EAST DEVONSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

20th East Devonshire Regiment Officers 1855-1881
(Ryan fig.31)

 

“THE LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS”

The Lancashire Fusiliers Officers 1881-1901
(Ryan fig.186)

 

“THE LANCASHIRE” / “FUSILIERS”

The Lancashire Fusiliers Officers 1881-1901
Variation in the title, “THE LANCASHIRE” over “FUSILIERS”

 

“THE LANCASHIRE” / “FUSILIERS”

The Lancashire Fusiliers Volunteer Battalion 1881-1901

 

7th Lancashire Militia

Officers  silver 1859 hallmarked.

7th Lancashire Militia raised at Bury 1855.

Became 7th Royal Lancashire Militia in 1864.

Became 3rd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers 1881.

Re-designated  5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers in 1898.

Ex. Hugh King collection and described as 24th (Rochdale) Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corp, however I have seen photographic evidence that members of the 7th Lancashire Militia actually wore this clasp.

(24th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps,  formed at Rochdale 24th February 1860, re-designated 12th in 1880 and became 2nd VB Lancashire Fusiliers in 1883.)

7th Lancashire Militia

Other Ranks, white metal.