Hello,
Its a generic Pouch Belt Plate worn by Rifle Volunteers and some VB's all of whom would have worn a different device and possibly number to the centre.
In my opinion the WM rose had been added much later to an early silver plated backing plate and isnt original to the badge.
regards
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Simon Butterworth
Manchester Regiment Collector
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