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30-11-15, 10:49 PM
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Latest Find - 1st VR (Shropshire) Waist Belt Clasp
Hi Gents,
Just wanted to share my latest find that I'm rather excited about. A 1st Battalion Shropshire Rifle Volunteers waist-belt clasp. Neve seen one before, so presume that are rather scarce. Cheers, Roy.
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01-12-15, 02:43 PM
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Thanks Stephen,
It's a little 'rubbed' to the high points but as I have never seen one before, though it best to grab it. At least both parts are numbered to one another too. Very pleased and a nice little addition to my small early Shropshire collection. Cheers, Roy.
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com
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01-12-15, 03:51 PM
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Roy,
Quite an Attractive Piece. Of what time frame would this have been in use? Congrats Jack
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01-12-15, 05:03 PM
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Hi Jack,
Thanks for that. The Shropshire Rifle Volunteers were active from around 1860 to 1880 as I recall but the two 'Administrative Battalions' were renamed the 1st & 2nd Shropshire Rifle Volunteer Corps. This was changed yet again in 1888 as they became attached to the new KSLI. So in summation I feel this buckle would date from 1880 to 1888, assuming I have all my dates right..  Cheers, Roy.
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