Irish Guards or 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards

[seanhath]

Can anyone help me - I want to get this absolutely right?
This pair of badges came to me from a reputable collector as an early Irish Guards pair of Officers Saddle Cloth Badges.
Could this be so? The Guelphic (or cavalry) Crown was used during the reign of Queen Victoria....So the window of opportunity for this to belong to the Irish Guards is April 1900 to January 1901.

I would appreciate your learned thoughts and opinions.

Best,
Sean

As per forum rules,I am looking to sell this item in the near future).

[Pembird]

Sean , saddle cloth badges are usually quiet large, could you please give an indication of size of your insignia displayed . Thank you

[grenadierguardsman]

Why would the Irish Guards use that Crown ?
Andy

[seanhath]

I trust this helps?
Sean

Originally Posted by Pembird

Sean , saddle cloth badges are usually quiet large, could you please give an indication of size of your insignia displayed . Thank you

[seanhath]

Originally Posted by grenadierguardsman

Why would the Irish Guards use that Crown ?
Andy

Hi Andy, (I’ve been told) upon formation of the Regiment that they ‘lifted/ borrowed’ badges from wherever they could get their hands on them. Using this Vicky era crown wouldn’t be too far out IMO.
Best,
Sean

[grenadierguardsman]

Originally Posted by seanhath

Hi Andy, (I’ve been told) upon formation of the Regiment that they ‘lifted/ borrowed’ badges from wherever they could get their hands on them. Using this Vicky era crown wouldn’t be too far out IMO.
Best,
Sean

Yes Sean, your probably right.
Andy

[Luke H]

This may be of interest https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ictureid=51917

Cheers,
Luke

[seanhath]

Originally Posted by Pembird

Sean , saddle cloth badges are usually quiet large, could you please give an indication of size of your insignia displayed . Thank you

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ctureid=160691