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The 5th, or Northumberland Fusiliers
1881 The Northumberland Fusiliers

Letter Crests

Officers “NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS” “Crown” over “5”

(Ryan fig.9, no example ever observed) PHOTO NEEDED

Officers “NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS” “Saint George and the Dragon” over “V”

(Ryan fig.10, no example ever observed) PHOTO NEEDED

“Northumberland Fusiliers” Other Ranks Buckle pre-1871

“Northumberland Fusiliers” Officers Post 1881 (Ryan fig.166)

“Northumberland Fusiliers” Officers Post 1881 variation (Ryan fig.166)

This is an extremely rare variation of the normal fig.166 clasp, it has much smaller/squashed  lettering and knight with a much larger head to normal with his face visor down. I suspect this is a very early version of fig.166.

“Northumberland Fusiliers” Officers Post 1881 (Ryan fig.167)

A very rare variation, probably worn briefly post 1900. Ryan drew an example without the small motto above the larger than normal knight and dragon, likely an oversight on her part.

Comparison of the variations showing the lettering changes and style changes in the central devices.

Volunteer Battalion, with gilt central device, motto title missing

1st Volunteer Battalion all white metal