MIDDLESEX REGIMENT, 1898 PATTERN CAP BADGE IN SILVER-PLATE, with maker’s mark “J.R. Gaunt London” and the letter “P” impressed on reverse (indicating silver-plate). Twin lugs to reverse (east-west), 40mm high x 47mm wide. Kipling & King 672.

MIDDLESEX REGIMENT, 1898 PATTERN CAP BADGE IN SILVER-PLATE, with maker’s mark “J.R. Gaunt London” and the letter “P” impressed on reverse (indicating silver-plate). Twin lugs to reverse (east-west), 40mm high x 47mm wide. Kipling & King 672. A superb example, lightly toned and virtually mint state.

This pattern of silver plated Middlesex Regiment cap badge continued to be worn until the introduction of anodised badges in the 1960’s.