Lot 5527

Description

Australia, pre federation bugle horn badges, includes bugle horn to left under ribbon tie within a wreath surmounted by Queen Victoria crown in white metal (63mm), with two screw fittings on reverse; bugle horn to left under ribbon tie in oxidised bronze (55mm), with three lugs on reverse; bugle horn to left under a cord with tassels in silver (?) (42mm), lugs missing and pierced hole at both ends of bugle for sewing to hat, this is secured to a photo of the West Melbourne campus of Victorian Volunteer Rifles in 1861 in which they appear to be wearing a similar badge on their hats. Fine - nearly uncirculated. (3)