QVC 3rd West York Light Infantry Militia officer’s button us army It drew largely from white

It drew largely from white settlers and colonial administrators in the region

The face shows the Royal Arms on a shield

Superb quality frosted silver and gilt cap badge

A Ludhiana maker is a distinctly provincial find and suggests either:

QVC 3rd West York Light Infantry Militia officer’s button us army It drew largely from white3rd West York Light Infantry Militia officers button, Victorian era. The design matches exactly: a rose inside a tied bugle (without bow), with Queen Victorias Crown (QVC) above . The reference is HR 502 (Howard Ripleys standard catalogue number). The backmark Firmin & Sons, London is consistent with an officers quality button of this period. Dating: c. 1853 to 1881 The regiment is interesting historically. It was originally raised in 1797 as the 5th