G'day Leigh
The poor thing looks to have had a hard life.
As you'd appreciate putting a date of manufacture of a Motto is a bit difficult.
Rather than try to date it I will make a few observations.
First the skull is of a funny shape.
It does not have "ears" so is not of a pre first world war manufacture.
There has never been lugs or a slider attached to the rear.
The ends of the bones and the scroll are flat and do not show any evidence of having been die struck.
It looks to be made of yellow brass rather than being white metal.
Can you please give us some measurements ?
I cant offer any help as to how it came into being, however I'd doubt that it was ever used by the Regiment.
I hope that this helps.
Regards Phil.
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