Rare Pair of Victorian King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. Padded Bullion Wire Collar Badges

Here on offer is a fine pair of Victorian King's Own Yorkshire light Infantry K.O.Y.L.I. bullion wire collar badges.

The badge of the KOYLI is unique amongst English light infantry regiments as the horn is of the ‘French’ type (with a twist). The origins of this are obscure. It appears to have been adopted after Waterloo, however prior to this the 105th had an ‘English’ style Bugle horn with a loop.

These impressive padded collar badges depict the twisted horn made with gold bullion wire, that has now tarnished slightly with age.

In the centre is it is set with a silver rose, being the ‘White Rose of York’, linking to the regiment’s home in Yorkshire.

The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) was a regiment of the British Army. It officially existed from 1881 to 1968, but its predecessors go back to 1755. The regiment’s traditions and history are now maintained by The Rifles.

Each of the collar badges measure 1.7” (4.3cm) by 1.3” (3.3cm) and together they weigh 12g.

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