I have not come across any information that allows one to date the R.I. Rifles badge with this doubled over slider or who manufactured it.
I personally would be very happy to use this as an example of a WW1 Royal Irish Rifles Badge.
This is the 1913 pattern badge and I think it is fair to state that these doubled over sliders appear to be an early feature. This badge was superceeded by the 1954 pattern St Edward's crown.
The Loyal Reigiment 1902 pattern badge uses a similiar slider.
John
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