Hi CB and Toby I see where you are coming from with the indian idea but for me most indian cast badges have very tapered lug cast in one piece, this badge although cast seems to have small squared off lug that seem to be soldered on looking much more like for example part of an officer's HP. An added problem is the possibility of it being part of an irish marching band plate.
Royal Irish Rifles
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not very confident in the 14bn
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