by 10
The 44th, East Essex Regiment
1881 The Essex Regiment
The 56th, West Essex Regiment
1881 2nd Battalion, The Essex Regiment
Letter Crests
“EAST ESSEX” / “REGIMENT”
XLIV (44th) East Essex Regiment Officers, worn 1855-1881 ?
“EAST ESSEX” / “REGIMENT”
44th East Essex Regiment Officers, worn 1855-1881 ?
(Ryan Fig.71)
44th Other Ranks Pre.1871, Photo Needed
“WEST ESSEX” / “REGIMENT”
56th West Essex Regiment, worn 1855-1881
(Ryan Fig.89)
“WEST ESSEX” / “REGIMENT”
56th West Essex Regiment, worn 1855-1881
Variation in size and spacing of “WEST ESSEX” title and in size of crown and the numerals. (Ryan Fig.89)
56th Other Ranks Pre.1871
“THE ESSEX REGIMENT”
The Essex Regiment Officers, worn 1881-1882 ?
Very rare pattern with acanthus scroll ends, possibly only worn for a few years between 1881 and 1882, the special pattern acorn ends being adopted by the Dress Regulations of 1883. The centre badge being of different construction to the later acorn patterns and of superior quality.
“THE ESSEX REGIMENT”
The Essex Regiment Officers, worn 1883-1901 ?
With special pattern Acorn ends as per 1883 Dress regulations.
(Ryan Fig.211)
“THE ESSEX REGIMENT”
The Essex Regiment Officers.
This is similar to Fig.211 above, however, the sphinx is smaller and made as part of the shield, rather then separate. The shield has never been enameled. Other small differences to the wreath and castle.
It has been suggested the 1st Battalion wore the enameled clasp, and the 2nd Battalion the non enameled clasp.
