Fife Volunteer Artillery

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I'm aware that this is a much copied badge but have a strong suspicion that this example might be genuine. It came as part of a small lot of unrelated Victorian artillery badges, the other two of which I have no doubt are genuine.

I have quite a number of Victorian badges in my collection and this one seems to be of similar quality with well braised lugs to the rear without any "feet". I haven't cleaned this one but suspect that it is gilding metal rather than gilt.

The details and stamping are crisp and clearly show the crosses on the three spires to the abbey, the clock in the central spire at 9 o'clock and a figure standing in the door of the abbey.

In his book Norman describes the badge as a pouch belt plate with the script as FVAC. It is in fact only FVA.

I have seen other threads on the forum referring to this badge as a glengarry badge. Do any of our specialist Artillery or Scottish collectors have anything definitive as to what it was worn on please?

In accordance with forum rules I should advise that I will be moving this badge on at some stage in the future.

Thanks in advance.

Hwyl,
Kevin

[manchesters]

Kevin,

I have never seen a non white metal Artillery Volunteers badge and therefore cannot think it genuine.

regards

[Luke H]

I also do not think it is genuine either.