Scarce WWI Period 14th King's Hussars Enlisted Man Cap Badge

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  • Scarce WWI Period 14th King's Hussars Enlisted Man Cap Badge
  • Scarce WWI Period 14th King's Hussars Enlisted Man Cap Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a scarce World War I period 14th King's Hussars enlisted man cap badge. A cavalry regiment of the British Army, the King's Hussars served under this name from 1715 until 1922, when they merged with the 14th/20th Hussars. The badge has a lion atop a crown at center and reads HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (shame upon him who thinks evil of it) upon an encircling garter.

VINTAGE:

Circa WWI.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-11/16" in height (not including clip) and 1-7/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Clip.

MARKINGS:

None

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a WWI Great Britain and Commonwealth badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MCJX14 LFEX7/14

CONDITION:

7- (Very Fine-): The badge has some light to medium wear and tarnish with some minor oxidation, mostly to the reverse.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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