United Kingdom. A Cartridge Box Badge of the Foot Guards, c.1780 Auction Archive 1915 and remained at duty

1915 and remained at duty until the 5th

Previous to joining the Royal Research Ship Discovery II in 1929

the reverse bearing central hand-painted integrated monograms of Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Constantin and Prince Carl

1943 to July 21

the right end of the belt extending outward and housing a small stud snap

United Kingdom. A Cartridge Box Badge of the Foot Guards, c.1780 Auction Archive 1915 and remained at dutyA large badge in brass, likely theatre made, the obverse presenting the cipher of King George, with large surmounting crown, the reverse with three lugs for cartridge box adhesion, measures 58. 2mm (w) x 92. 4mm (h), evidence of oxidation related to the age, a rare decoration in very fine condition. Footnote: The cartridge box badge adorned the cartridge box, which held fixed cartridges of paper for faster loading.