Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) Officer 's White Metal Cap Badge - Ludlow

A die struck white metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse ( e-w ) and maker marked Ludlow London, this has been embossed in the reverse of the mouth of the bugle. Ludlow primarily made officers' badges and this would have been a private purchase item. King's crown so pre 1952. Ludlow naming from mid 1933 onwards. In good condition except from some service wear to lugs and traces of verdgris to base of the fixings. Circa 29mm gap between inside leg of each lug if you are looking to fit this to an officer's cap. Often mistaken for an Edwardian issue other ranks badge. Scarce.

H44.1

Code: 63767