The 1894 pattern badge (left on the first picture) was likely modified much later on, as far as it's purpose I can't fathom an idea. Puggaree badges of that era typically had lugs or a broche pin to minimze the damage to the puggaree. The 1980's badge (on the right of the first picture) was likely not a Wolseley helmet badge either as the post seems too short, it could be a modified badge for the Piper's badge. The "nut' is nice and something I haven't seen before, though!
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