CARIBBEAN BADGE

[Alan O]

Can any one ID this one. I think it's Jamaican but is a cap or pouch or something else with 4 lugs?

[gurkharifles]

I think it's Jamaica Militia circa 1850. There's a matching example of it in Renfrew's British Colonial badges - although the example is a shoulder plate with the badge in white metal on gilt and a separate crown. The design changes in around 1885. Nice badge.

[Alan O]

Thanks then its outside of my collecting sphere.

Regards

Alan

[Mike H]

Definately Jamaican Alan. Its the same or similar to the coat of arms.

[badgecollector]

hi guys
just rehashing this one.
ive picked up a simmilar badge. i believe jamaican militia and judging from the gilt i would say pre ww1, but probably late 1800s.
the badge has 4 lugs like alan showed in his pic and is large, about 7cm x 8cm. would this be a helmet plate as i cant see it fitting on a hat.
would anyone have any information or pics re this badge?
cheers
bc

[badgecollector]

hi all
just rehashing this one.
never had any definitive responses so interested to hear any thoughts on what this badge is and where i may find reference to it
regards
bc

[badgecollector]

hi all
im happy to do the chasing up on the ID if anyone can point me in the right direction? surely someone knows someone who may know?
cheers
bc