Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: 3rd (Renfrewshire) Volunteer Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Plaid Brooch. White metal. Circa 1881-1908

Metal: White metal

Weight: 102g

Dimensions: 78mm (W)

The plaid brooch of the standard regimental pattern worn by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, this distinguished as a Volunteer Battalion item of insignia with the engraved scrolls on the base of the obverse 'Quoit' with the regimental details 'Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders' on four scrolls and below on 3 x subsidiary scrolls '3rd Volunteer Bn'

The reverse of the plaid brooch complete with its original long hinged stout pin and clasp fittings as issued

The stout hinged pin engraved with digits '11', and the same 2 x digits '11' engraved on the flat edged rim, and presumably the serial or stock number of the badge from a batch made for the battalion

This example, of bright frosted silver appearance, being a master-class in finely engraved Scottish regimental insignia. as worn in the Victorian and Edwardian era 1881-1908

Condition: Bright EF

Code: 23244