United Kingdom. A Cartridge Box Badge of the Foot Guards, c.1780 Auction Archive without maker marks on the

without maker marks on the base

1938 in the presence of Adolf Hitler himself

1915 and remained at duty until the 5th

and one unmarked

Previous to joining the Royal Research Ship Discovery II in 1929

United Kingdom. A Cartridge Box Badge of the Foot Guards, c.1780 Auction Archive without maker marks on theA large badge in brass, likely theatre made, the obverse presenting the cipher of King George, with large surmounting crown, the reverse with three lugs for cartridge box adhesion, measures 58. 2mm (w) x 92. 4mm (h), evidence of oxidation related to the age, a rare decoration in very fine condition. Footnote: The cartridge box badge adorned the cartridge box, which held fixed cartridges of paper for faster loading.