Hi Jack
He certainly has the full set there!
As you say, a Volunteer Battalion Colour Sergeant, 1880's/1890's.
The star at the top is the Sgts Proficiency badge, possibly the only badge to be worn above the crown.
4 Efficiency stars = 20 years returned as efficient.
If I remember correctly, the lozenge shape badge represents being returned as efficient in the most recent return made by the unit.
Interesting that the photo was taken in Louth, which is in Lincolnshire but of course Lincolnshire Regt was not Light Infantry. Given his length of service, he would have had to have been a Rifle Volunteer originally and I wonder if he has retained his RV headdress?
David
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