14th Hussars Arm Badge (and a surprise!)
 

I recently bought a white metal 14th Hussars arm badge, as worn by Cpls and L/Sgts from 1867. Nothing particularly unusual; the sceptre had broken off at some stage and the lugs had been replaced by a brooch fitting - both quite common with these two piece badges. However, when I removed the eagle to inspect the rear I found etched on the shield the name R COKER, previously hidden by the eagle. Now I have the fun of trying to trace him via the Regimental records - I'll keep you posted!

Thats good news when something like this happens. Its great to put a name to an item, outstanding.
Andy

Nice.... I have a motto with a name on the slider and was able to ID the Lancer and date the use etc. Its a rare occasion that you find a name and ID it :) Good luck...

A lovely thing and clearly, well used.

Answer!
 

Courtesy of the KRH Museum Assistant - bravo! From this we can date the badge to 1887-1888.

2115 Robert Coker 14th Hussars
Born Ramsgate
Enlisted Canterbury 7th December 1882
Previously served with the East Kent Rifles (Volunteers)

Unpaid L/Cpl 19th January 1886
Paid L/Cpl 26th November 1886
Cpl 13th February 1887
L/Sgt 9th November 1887
Sgt 29th August 1888
To Army Reserve 7th December 1889
Discharged 6th December 1894

Served in India 29th December 1883 to 23rd November 1886
Married Harriet Elizabeth Oune 27th April 1890 at Pudsey
Served as a Signaller and Assistant Instructor of Signals
2nd Class Cert. of Education 16th May 1883

Great find and thanks for the update.