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Originally Posted by hkbuttonman
I recently purchased this unusual cap badge to the 1st Bn Essex Regiment. It is die struck and has the Spinx, the Imperial Eagle, and the 44th all on the one badge. It is 5.25 cm tall by 4.5 cm wide and has two lugs to the reverse.
I have not seen this badge before and cannot find it in any of the badge books.
Does anyone know when it was worn ? And where ?
Someone suggested it may have been made specially for Indian camp followers but it seems a bit too nice for that - it is extremely well made.
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A complete guess, pouch badge?