~ Framed Royal Regiment Of Artillery Badge Collection ~
Here we have a very interesting and well cared for collection of cap badges, helmet plates and buttons from all the different iterations of the Royal Regiment of Artillery over the years including the Horse Artillery, Honourable Company of Artillery.
There set is framed in a hardwood frame with a red felt backing, there is a Union Flag embroidered in the centre and all the titles of the regiment.
From the top the embroidery reads:
‘THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY
TITLES
16TH CENTURY TO 1716 – THE TRAIN OF ARTILLERY
FROM – 1716
THE ROYAL REGT – OF – ARTILLERY
THE HORSE ARTILLERY
FIELD ARTILLERY
MOUNTAIN ARTILLERY
GARRISON ARTILLERY
ARTILLERY MILITIA’.
Below there is a wide array of buttons, cap badges, helmet plates and collar tabs going back to at least the 19th century.
Overall this is a very interesting and wonderfully presented piece that would suit any collection of British Army or British Artillery.
~ Dimensions ~
The frame is 34 inches (87 cm) by 21 inches (53.5 cm).
The piece weighs 5.2 Kg.
~ Condition ~
This set is in a good condition, there are some of the brass pieces that have dulled but everything appears to be corrosion free.