ROYAL IRISH RIFLES QVC

[irishhorse]

Not an expert on Victorian badges, but picked up this 64mm high RIR cap badge, has two stout lugs north and south. Looks original, can anyone confirm this ?

[brainey]

Hi. Badge is an Officers Astrakan Busby Badge worn approx. 1897-1902, although some Officers continued to wear QVC badges after the adoption of the Kings Crown. The badge also turns up in Silver, Oxydised W/M and Bronze versions.

[Faugh-A-Ballagh]

Originally Posted by brainey

Hi. Badge is an Officers Astrakan Busby Badge worn approx. 1897-1902, although some Officers continued to wear QVC badges after the adoption of the Kings Crown. The badge also turns up in Silver, Oxydised W/M and Bronze versions.

Good to see you on here at last Bobby! Thought this would be your cup of tea!

John

[John Mulcahy]

Originally Posted by brainey

Hi. Badge is an Officers Astrakan Busby Badge worn approx. 1897-1902, although some Officers continued to wear QVC badges after the adoption of the Kings Crown. The badge also turns up in Silver, Oxydised W/M and Bronze versions.

I agree and it looks good to me I would be happy to have it in my collection. Also worn in the Pagri by officers see dress regs 1900, page 97 & plate 60.

John

[irishhorse]

Thanks all. Thought it was ok but never handled one before.

[Luke H]

The 1900 dress regs John mentions where this badge is described as a puggaree and next to it for comparison my badge in near mint condition