58th sweetheart. any ideas?

[mtrpltpara]

Hello All, could anyone help me out with this brooch? It would seem to be more suited to the 12th (Suffolks) than the 58th?
Thanks,
Bill.

[Eddie Parks]

http://www.hotfrog.com/Companies/Gib...odge-No-58.LOL

[James G]

Your badge is definitely 58th Foot a predecessor of the Northamptonshire Regiment. Their collar badge is illustrated as Fig 1306 in Churchills book with the 3 tower castle over a scroll "Montis Insignia Calpe" It was worn by the 2nd Btn after they amalgamated with the 48th Foot to form The Northamptonshire Regiment. This badge continued being worn as a collar until 1916.
I collect Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire bades so if ever you decide to sell or exchange it let me know.


James

[James G]

I've just realised my post wasn't quite clear. Your sweetheart badge is not a collar badge but the design is clearly based on the 58th collar badge.

James

[mtrpltpara]

Hello James, thanks for the reply. Although the C clasp and the hinge are present, sadly the pin is gone, i can post a photo if you wish?
Otherwise this is a nice badge, the key is a seperate piece, i would think it is quite old but cannot date it.
If it would be suitable for your collection, its yours.
Regards,
Bill.

[James G]

Bill,

I will send you a PM.

Thanks

James

[James G]

For your info. I have attached a photograph of one of the usual Northamptonshire Sweetheart badges

[mtrpltpara]

James, the badge is in the post, apologies for the delay.
Bill.

[James G]

Thanks Bill,

I'm looking forward to adding it to my collection. it is very kind of you.


James

[mtrpltpara]

James, nice of you to refund the postage, glad you like the badge.
Regards,
Bill.