Hi Alli
Hope all well with you. Yes, that's a "STERLING" stamp that has "double registered". There is a name and a date: (Julia(?) 8/8...). There is an illegible maker's mark too.
I don't THINK that that marks on the back of the applied centre are hallmarks BUT as the hallmarks would have been applied before the badge was enamelled, it is just possible that the person doing the enamel has over heated the badge and therefore melted the marks out.
This is depressingly easy with silver......
That frame is set with marcasites and would have had many other uses with lots of other options, such as a fashion button or to use with other regimental badges. The "revolver catch" is a later type of fitting and probably means that it is 1930s onwards.
All the best
Mr N.G.
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