Thanks to you both.
That is really useful, I was wondering why it had 3 tags and thought it looked a bit big for a cap badge.
I think it is brass or some similar copper alloy. It came out the ground in very good condition with a nice greenish patina.
Is there any way to ID a specific regiment or would it be generic to Light Infantry?
The field I found it in has also given up lots of 18th Century coins and artefacts. I found it just a few yards from my house so it's nice to add a little bit to local history.
I'm surprised to hear that guns in that period had cartridges. I must do some research. I have found lots of lead musket balls in the same area.
Many thanks for the information. Bill
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