In some regiments the pre-1868 badge was worn on both arms so that those in Flank companies could be distinguished from the remainder. In other regiments it was worn on the right arm only, with nothing on the left arm. The variation was caused by orders differentiating flank from centre companies in all regiments (until they were discontinued around 1860) and further orders stating that Fusiliers, Light Infantry, Highlanders and Rifles NCOs of all ranks were to wear a badge on both arms, other Line were to wear badges on only the right arm (less the flank companies). As you can imagine this created a range of different appearances.
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