Unknown Crowned monogram/cypher badges X 2

[Terra Nova]

Submitted for your consideration are two Crowned, entwined initials, monogram cyphers badges, both in white metal, unmarked silver or silver plate. They are as follows:

Badge 1. (top). A series of entwined initials, as best as I can decipher, from left to right "M", "V", "L" and "C", surmounted by a Crown and the letter "I" or the number "1". It measures 75 mm (3 inches) high X 124 mm (4 7/8 inches) wide. It is quite robust in construction. The reverse has four screw posts, 1/2 inch in length.

Badge 2. (bottom). A series of entwined initials, as best as I can decipher, from left to right "L", "M", "V" and "C". Though it could be, alternatively, an "M" and "H" in there. Initials surmounted by a Crown and the letter "I" or the number "1". It measures 55 mm (2 1/8 inches) high X 70 mm (2 3/4 inches) wide. It is quite robust in construction. The reverse has three screw posts, 1/2 inch in length.

Any information on the identification, date and use of these insignia would be appreciated. Thank you.

with kindest regards to all,

Tim

[grenadierguardsman]

Ive no idea, but they look nice and of good quality. I like them.
Andy

[Terra Nova]

Originally Posted by grenadierguardsman

Ive no idea, but they look nice and of good quality. I like them.
Andy

Thank you, Andy. They are quite lovely and have a nice heft to them. Now, just to learn what they are!

all the best,

Tim

[Alex Rice]

With the horizontal bar in both, I would say there's an H in there.
Cheers,
Alex

[Mike B]

I may be miles off - but first though was they reminded me of nurses silver buckles. H for Hospital?. Probably a total red herring ... but thought I would share. Probably very unlikely on second thoughts ...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Nurses-Belt.../bn_7022747931

[Ben Bevan]

Possibly, The 1st Duke Of Manchester’s Light Horse Volunteer Cavalry?

[Terra Nova]

Originally Posted by Mike B

I may be miles off - but first though was they reminded me of nurses silver buckles. H for Hospital?. Probably a total red herring ... but thought I would share. Probably very unlikely on second thoughts ...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Nurses-Belt.../bn_7022747931

Thank you, Mike.

I checked out the Nurse's belt buckles - quite stunning. I can see what put them in mind as a possibility. The hunt continues!

all the best,

Tim

[Terra Nova]

Originally Posted by Alex Rice

With the horizontal bar in both, I would say there's an H in there.
Cheers,
Alex

Hello Alex,

Yes, I am inclined to agree that there is an "H" in there. Thank you.

all the best,

Tim