62nd Foot (Wiltshire) bandsman's collar badge

[badjez]

Tentatively identified as a bandsman's collar badge worn by the 62nd Foot between 1873 and 1881 (Churchill 1498). It doesn't look like a hen's tooth but it may be small enough, measuring only 22mm x 22mm.

Churchill does point out that the Maltese Cross was adopted by other units so a confirmation of my opinion would be appreciated before I decide whether or not to dispose of it, Wiltshire being beyond my area of collecting.

Stephen.

[badgecollector]

hi stephen
i have seen this badge described as pre federation (pre1901) queensland infantry collar, however i have also seen it described as queensland cadets and queensland ambulance.
i think i have also seen it described as a Maltese collar badge also?
im at work but will try and dig out my info when at home
bc

[manchesters]

I too have seen it described as a Victorian Malta Militia collar badge.

regards

[49lassiepen]

Hi Stephen I have this as the Wilts band collar ,but as others have stated have seen this state to be other units Will check my ref books and notes on the wilts Posted some of my collars including this in gallery and my album

David

[ebro]

I remember a thread about this badge on this forum, but I can't find it at the moment.
Eddie

[ebro]

I have found this one, but it is not the one I was thinking of.
http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...se+Cross+crown

[badjez]

It certainly does look identical to the Qld badge, but no comparison sizes known.

Stephen.