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The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

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The 47th (Lancashire) Regiment
1881 The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

The 81st Regiment of Foot (Loyal Lincoln Volunteers)
1881 2nd Battalion, The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

Letter Crests

“LANCASHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

Worn 1855-1881. (Ryan fig.75)

“LANCASHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

Worn 1855-1881. Slight variation in spacing of title and style of numbers. (Ryan fig.75)

Another version exists with “THE” in the title, “THE LANCASHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

(Ryan fig.76) Photo needed.

 

“THE LANCASHIRE REGIMENT”

47th The Lancashire Regiment Other Ranks pre 1871

 

“LOYAL LINCOLN” / “VOLUNTEERS”

Centre Crown over 81

Worn 1855-1881. (Ryan Fig.118)

 

“LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT”

Gilt Rose

Worn 1881-1901

 

“LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT”

Gilt Rose

Variation of above, with much smaller rose and smaller lion / crown.

Slight variation in outer ring.

 

 

Another version exists with the title “LOYAL LANCASHIRE REGIMENT” with “REGIMENT” below.

Silver Rose

(Ryan fig.213)

 

 

“3rd REGt DUKE OF LANCASTER’S OWN”

3rd Duke of Lancasters Own Militia Officers.

Became 3rd & 4th Battalion The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in 1881.

 

“MILITIA” / “3rd DUKE OF LANCASTERS OWN”

3rd Duke of Lancasters Own Militia Other Ranks.

Centre is a Crown over a Rose surrounded by a wreath.

Became 3rd & 4th Battalion The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in 1881.

 

“3rd DUKE OF LANCASTERS OWN”

3rd Duke of Lancasters Own Militia Officers.

Became 3rd & 4th Battalion The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in 1881.

 

1st Volunteer Bn Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

 

“LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGt” / “2nd VOLr BATn”

2nd Volunteer Bn Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

 

“LANCASHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”

11th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps  (PRESTON).

Became 1st Volunteer Bn The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in 1882.

 

“LOYAL LINCOLN” / “VOLUNTEERS”

Loyal Lincoln Volunteers, Officers, white metal.

 

“LOYAL LINCOLN” / “VOLUNTEERS”

Loyal Lincoln Volunteers, Other Ranks, brass metal.

 

“LANCASHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”

27th Lancashire Volunteer Rifle Corps

Became 14th LRVC Bolton then 2nd Volunteer Battalion The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in 1882.

 

The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment)

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The 45th (Nottinghamshire) Regiment
1866 The 45th (Nottinghamshire) Regiment, Sherwood Foresters
1881 The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment)

The 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment
1881 2nd Battalion, The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment)

Letter Crests

 

 

 

 

 

“NOTTINGHAMSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

45th Nottinghamshire Regiment (Ryan Fig.72)

 

“DERBYSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

95th Derbyshire Regiment Worn 1855-1881 (Ryan Fig.137)

 

A variation with the title “THE DERBYSHIRE” / “REGIMENT” exists.

Original Tailors/Makers pattern card shown.

(Ryan Fig.138) Photo Needed

 

95th Derbyshire Regiment Other Ranks Pre.1871, Photo Needed

 

The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment)

Worn 1881-1901 (Ryan Fig.212)

 

The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment) Variation

Worn 1881-1901 (Ryan Fig.212)

 

Changes in the crown, size of the deer, voiding of land between legs of deer. Ribbon ends pointing out on the Derbyshire scroll of the left clasp. Gap between Derbyshire scroll and wreath voided on the right clasp. Various other maker differences.

 

“ROYAL SHERWOOD” / “FORESTERS”

Royal Sherwood Foresters Militia Other Ranks.

Became 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters in 1881.

Crown centre may not be correct.

 

1st Admin Battalion Nottinghamshire Rifle Volunteers ?

Centre is the old Coat of Arms of Nottingham.

 

“ROBIN HOOD RIFLES” / “NOTTINGHAM”

Silvered Officers, became the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment) without changing its title in 1881.

Maker marked Hobson & Sons Lt Windmill St London.W

 

“ROBIN HOOD RIFLES” / “NOTTINGHAM”

Blackened brass Other Ranks, became the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment) without changing its title in 1881.

 

“ROBIN HOOD RIFLES” / “NOTTINGHAM”

White metal Other Ranks, became the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment) without changing its title in 1881.

 

The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment)

1st Volunteer Battalion 1881-1901

 

The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment)

2nd Volunteer Battalion 1881-1901

 

 

The Essex Regiment

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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.

The Oxfordshire Light Infantry

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The 43rd (Monmouthshire) Regiment of Foot, Light Infantry
1881 The Oxfordshire Light Infantry

The 52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment of Foot, Light Infantry
1881 2nd Battalion, The Oxfordshire Light Infantry

Letter Crests

“MONMOUTHSHIRE” / “LIGHT INFANTRY”

Monmouthshire Light Infantry, worn 1855-1881 ?

As per dress regulations, without a Crown

(Ryan Fig.67)

“MONMOUTHSHIRE” / “LIGHT INFANTRY”

Monmouthshire Light Infantry, worn 1855-1881 ?

Addition of a Crown above the string bow.

(Ryan Fig.68)

 

“MONMOUTHSHIRE” / “LIGHT INFANTRY”

Monmouthshire Light Infantry, worn 1855-1881 ?

Addition of a crown, and the bow of the bugle strings removed.

(Ryan Fig.69)

 

“MONMOUTHSHIRE” / “LIGHT INFANTRY”

Monmouthshire Light Infantry, Other Rank’s Pre.1871

 

“OXFORDSHIRE” / “LIGHT INFANTRY”

Oxfordshire Light Infantry, Worn 1855-1881

(Ryan Fig.85)

Another vesion is said to exist with a horn centre, with 52 within it and a Crown above.

(Ryan Fig.84) Photo Needed

 

“OXFORDSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

Oxfordshire Regiment Other Rank’s Pre.1871

 

 

“OXFORDSHIRE” / “LIGHT INFANTRY”

Oxfordshire Light Infantry Worn 1881-1901

This is similar to Ryan Fig.209, but never had ribbons to the string bow.

 

“OXFORDSHIRE” / “LIGHT INFANTRY”

Oxfordshire Light Infantry Worn 1881-1901

Similar to the previous clasp, but with ribbons to the bow. This appears to be a much more scarce variant and may only have worn briefly.

(Ryan Fig.209)

Another version exists similar to the above example, but with the title “OXFORDSHIRE LIGHT” above “INFANTRY”

(Ryan Fig.210) Photo Needed

 

“OXFORDSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”

2nd Oxfordshire Rifle Volunteers formed 1860, became 2nd Volunteer Battalion Oxfordshire Light Infantry in 1887.

 

“BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”

Buckinghamshire Rifle Volunteers, became a a volunteer Battalion of the Oxfordshire Light Infantry without change of title in 1887.

 

 “BUCKINGHAMSHIRE BATTALION”

The Buckinghamshire Battalion Oxfordshire Light Infantry in 1908.

 

“FORTIS EST VERITAS” / “51”

51st Oxfordshire Militia, “Fortis est Veritas”. Truth is Strength.

Became 4th battalion Oxfordshire Light Infantry in 1881.

Centre is an Ox.

 

The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

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The 42nd (The Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot
1861 The 42nd (The Royal Highland) Regiment, The Black Watch
1881 The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

The 73rd Regiment of Foot
1862 The 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment
1881 2nd Battalion, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

Letter Crests

 

“THE ROYAL HIGHLANDERS”

The Royal Highlanders Other Ranks Pre 1871.

 

“THE ROYAL HIGHLANDERS”

The Royal Highlanders Other Ranks Pre 1871. (REPRODUCTION)

 

 

 

“PERTHSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

Perthshire Regiment Officers, worn 1862-1881 (Ryan Fig.109)

A version possibly exists with a Crown over 73 centre, with just “REGIMENT” in the outer ring. Worn 1855-1862. (Photo Needed).

 

Black Watch Officer’s dirk belt plate circa 1881-1901.

 

“PERTH HIGHLAND / VOLUNTEERS”

2nd Perthshire Highland Rifle Volunteer Corps, became 5th (Perthshire Highland) Volunteers.

 

 

“SOIRBHEACHADH LE GLEANN AMUINN”

(Success to Glenalmond)

42nd Royal Highlanders 4th Volunteer Battalion.

Previously worn by Glenalmond Highland Rifle Volunteers.

This motto and star was later adopted by the Glenalmond OTC.

 

“FIFESHIRE VOLUNTEER RIFLES”

Fifeshire Volunteer Rifles, became 6th Volunteer Battalion The BlackWatch.

The Welsh Regiment

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The 41st, The Welsh Regiment of Foot
1881 The The Welsh Regiment
1920 The Welch Regiment

The 69th, South Lincolnshire Regiment
1881 2nd Battalion, The Welsh Regiment

Letter Crests

“THE WELCH” / “REGIMENT”

41st Officers 1855-1862 with “WELCH” Spelling
(Ryan fig.65)

It was replaced in 1862 to 1881 with the “WELSH” spelling.
(Photo needed, Ryan fig.66)

 

“THE WELCH” / “REGIMENT”

Other Ranks Pre 1862 “WELCH” spelling

“THE WELSH” / “REGIMENT”

Other Ranks Pre  1862-1871 “WELSH” spelling

 

“SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

69th Officers worn 1855-1881
(Ryan fig.105)

Other Ranks Pre 1871 “THE SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT”

Other Ranks Pre 1871 lacks “THE” in front of SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT”

“THE WELSH” / “REGIMENT”

Worn 1881-1901

(Ryan fig.208)

 

“THE WELSH” / “REGIMENT”

The Welsh Regiment Officers

Worn 1881-1901

Variation with differences to the dragon.

(Ryan fig.208)

 

“THE WELCH” / “REGIMENT”

Unusual as it has non Acorn ends, and the “WELCH” spelling.

Perhaps an early version c.1881, or someone had used a very early 41st WBC outer ring.

(Ex. Llewellyn Williams Lord Jr Collection)

 

 

“ROYAL GLAMORGAN Lt INFy”

Royal Glamorgan Light Infantry Militia Officers, became 3rd Battalion the Welsh Regiment in 1881.

(Ex. Llewellyn Williams Lord Jr Collection)

 

Possibly Carmarthenshire Rifle Volunteers c.1860, became 1st Volunteer Battalion the Welsh Regiment.

 

“THE WELSH” / “REGIMENT”

The Welsh Regiment Volunteer Battalion

 

“THE WELSH REGt” / “1st VOLr BATTn”

The Welsh Regiment 1st Volunteer Battalion

 

“1st GLAMORGAN RIFLE VOLr CORPS”

1st Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Corps Other Ranks, became 2nd Volunteer Battalion the Welsh Regiment in 1885.

 

“THE WELSH REGt” / “2nd VOLr BATTn”

The Welsh Regiment 2nd Volunteer Battalion

 

“THE WELSH REGt” / “3rd VOLr BATTn”

The Welsh Regiment 3rd Volunteer Battalion

 

 

“3rd GLAMORGAN RIFLE VOLr CORPS”

3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Corps Other Ranks, became 4th Volunteer Battalion the Welsh Regiment in 1885.

 

“3rd GLAMORGANSHIRE RIFLES”

3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteer Corps Other Ranks, became 4th Volunteer Battalion the Welsh Regiment in 1885.

 

 

The South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s Volunteers)

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The 40th, or 2nd Somersetshire Regiment
1881 The South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s Volunteers)

The 82nd (The Prince of Wales’s Volunteers) Regiment of Foot
1881 2nd Battalion, The South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s Volunteers)

Letter Crests

“2nd SOMERSETSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

2nd Somersetshire Regiment

Worn 1855-1881 (Ryan fig.64)

“2nd SOMERSETSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

2nd Somersetshire Regiment

Slight variation in outer ring and the “4”.

“2nd SOMERSETSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

2nd Somersetshire Regiment

Slight variation in outer ring and the “4”.

 

“THE 2nd SOMERSETSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

Other Ranks Pre. 1871. Note “THE” in title.

“2nd SOMERSETSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

Other Ranks Pre. 1871. Note no “THE” in title.

 

“THE PRINCE OF WALES’S” / “VOLUNTEERS”

Centre Prince of wales feathers over 82

(Ryan fig.119) Photo needed

Noted two further variations of the above, with two dots under the “ND” of the 2nd in the outer ring, slightly different dividing stars to the outer ring, and variation of Crown and style of numbers.

“THE PRINCE OF WALES’s” / “VOLUNTEERS”

82nd Other Rank’s Pre.1871

“SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGt” / “PRINCE OF WALES’S VOL”

Worn 1881-1901 (Ryan fig.207)

“SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGt” / “PRINCE OF WALES’S VOL”

Worn 1881-1901. Variation in design. (Ryan fig.207)

 

Changes in size of feathers, size of Sphinx, number of leaves in wreath, and supports from outer wreath added to the “ICH DIEN” scrolls.

 

“4th ROYAL LANCASHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

4th Royal Lancashire Militia Other Ranks.

Became 3rd Battalion The Prince of Wales Own (South Lancashire Regiment) in 1881.

“SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGt” / “PRINCE OF WALES’S VOL”

Volunteer Battalion or possibly Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers walking out dress.

“WARRINGTON” / “RIFLES”

9th Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps (Warrington)

Became 1st VB The South Lancashire Regiment in 1887.

 

The Dorsetshire Regiment

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The 39th, or Dorsetshire Regiment
1881 The Dorsetshire Regiment

The 54th, or West Norfolk Regiment
1881 2nd Battalion, The Dorsetshire Regiment

Letter Crests

“DORSETSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

39th Doresetshire Regiment

Worn 1855-1881 (Ryan Fig.63)

A variation of the above with a different shaped “3” exists.

(Ryan Fig.64) Photo Needed

“THE DORSETSHIRE” / “REGt”

39th Dorsetshire Regiment Other Ranks Pre.1871

 

“WEST NORFOLK” / “REGIMENT”

54th West Norfolk Regiment Officers

(Ryan Fig.87)

“WEST NORFOLK” / “REGIMENT”

54th West Norfolk Regiment Officers

(Ryan Fig.87 Variation of superior quality and casting)

 

“WEST NORFOLK” / “REGIMENT”

54th West Suffolk Regiment Other Rank’s Pre.1871

 

“DORSETSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

Dorsetshire Regiment

Worn 1881-1901 (Ryan Fig.206)

 

Variations of the above clasp (Ryan Fig.206) exist, with a castle without doors in the two turrets, and the key offset to the right of the main castle gate.

 

 

A rare example exists with the title “THE DORSETSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

The Dorsetshire Regiment Officers. Worn 1900-1902.

(Note: Addition of “THE” to the title and the castle now has three towers.)

 

“DORSET” / “MILITIA”

Dorset Militia Other Ranks

Became 3rd Bn Dorsetshire Regiment in 1881

 

The South Staffordshire Regiment

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The 38th, or 1st Staffordshire Regiment
1881 The South Staffordshire Regiment

The 80th, or Staffordshire Volunteers’ Regiment
1881 2nd Battalion, The South Staffordshire Regiment

Letter Crests

“1st STAFFORDSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

38th or 1st Staffordshire Regiment (Ryan fig.61)

 

38th or 1st Staffordshire Regiment Other Ranks.

(Photo courtesy of the Mike Simpkins collection.)

“STAFFORDSHIRE” / “VOLUNTEERS”

80th or Staffordshire Volunteers (Ryan fig.117)

A version of the above is recorded with a centre of a Crown over 80.  (Ryan fig.116)

“STAFFORDSHIRE” / “VOLUNTEERS”

80th Staffordshire Volunteers (possible Repro)

Other Ranks Pre 1871.

“THE SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT”

Worn 1881-1901 (Ryan fig.205)

“THE SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT”

Worn 1881-1901

Slight variation of previous example.

 

“THE KING’S OWN FIRST STAFFORD” / “MILITIA”

The King’s Own First Stafford Militia, Officers, became 3rd & 4th Bn Staffordshire Regiment in 1881.

(Photo courtesy of the Mike Simpkins collection.)

 

“1st KINGS OWN STAFFORDSHIRE” / “MILITIA”

1st BAttalion Kings Own Staffordshire Militia,

Other Ranks, became 3rd & 4th Bn Staffordshire Regiment in 1881.

 

“STAFFORDSHIRE” / “RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”

Staffordshire Rifle Volunteers Other Ranks waist belt clasp.

 

The following 7 buckles are variations of Staffordshire Rifle Volunteers / Volunteer Battalions.

(Photos courtesy of the Mike Simpkins collection.)

 

 

The Hampshire Regiment

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The 37th, or North Hampshire Regiment
1881 The Hampshire Regiment

The 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot
1881 2nd Battalion, The Hampshire Regiment

Letter Crests

“NORTH HAMPSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

37th North Hampshire Regiment

Worn 1855-1881 (Ryan fig.60)

 

“NORTH HAMPSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

37th North Hampshire Regiment

A variation exists with a different “3”, Photo needed.

 

“NORTH HAMPSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

37th North Hampshire Regiment Other Ranks Pre 1871.

Photo Courtesy of David Vaughan Montgomery Militaria.

 

37th Other Ranks Pre 1871

 

“SOUTH HAMPSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

67th North Hampshire Regiment Officers

Worn 1855-1881 (Ryan fig.102)

“SOUTH HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT”

67th South Hampshire Regiment Other ranks Pre.1871

 

“THE SOUTH HAMPSHIRE” /  “REGIMENT”

67th South Hampshire Regiment Other ranks Pre.1871. Variation with “THE” in the title.

 

 

“THE HAMPSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

The Hampshire Regiment

Worn 1881-1901 (Ryan Fig.203)

 

“THE HAMPSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

The Hampshire Regiment

Worn 1881-1901 (Variation Ryan Fig.203)

 

“THE HAMPSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

The Hampshire Regiment

Variation in which the wreaths do not touch at the top.

Worn 1881-1901 (Variation Ryan Fig.204)

 

“1st A Bn HANTS” / “RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”

1st Admin Battalion Hants Rifle Volunteers, became 1st Volunteer Battalion the Hampshire Regiment in 1885.

 

“1st A Bn HANTS” / “RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”

1st Admin Battalion Hants Rifle Volunteers, became 1st Volunteer Battalion the Hampshire Regiment in 1885.

 

“THE HAMPSHIRE” / “REGIMENT”

The Hampshire Regiment

Possibly either a Militia or Volunteer Battalion clasp.

 

 

“HAMPSHIRE” / “1st VOLr BATTn”

The Hampshire Regiment 1st Volunteer Battalion

 

“THE HAMPSHIRE REGT” / “3rd VOLr BATTn”

The Hampshire Regiment 3rd Volunteer Battalion

1885-1901?

 

“PORTSMOUTH” / “CIVIL SERVICE CORPS”

Portsmouth Civil Service Corps

 

“2nd HAMPSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”

Became 2nd Volunteer Battalion the Hampshire Regiment in 1885.

 

“2nd HAMPSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS”

Became 2nd Volunteer Battalion the Hampshire Regiment in 1885.

 

“ISLE OF WIGHT RIFLE VOLUNTEERS” / “1860”

Isle of Wight Rifle Volunteers.

 

“HAMPSHIRE” / “MILITIA”

Hampshire Militia