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Badge, Cap

990.43.7

Name
Badge, Cap
History Category
Significant Dates
1913-1918
Description
Cap Badge
Silver plated 50th Regiment (Gordon Highlanders) cap badge.Die struck design with open areas. Three dimensional relief of St. Andrew's Cross "X" with elk on top of wreath, against open border. Scottish slogan on garter "BUAUDIH NO BAS" (Conquer or Die) ; buckle at base, "50" in shield above it. Border has textured background. Back has reverse of embossed front design, with straight brocch pin clasp. Slightly battered on edges. Tarnished inside. Possible brass content to this metal, since wearing through on elk horns. Brooch-pin fittings were often fitted to cap badges for wear on glengarrys.
Quantity
1
Dimension
Depth: 0.9cm | Diameter: 5.5cm
Catalogue Number
990.43.7
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