Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1st Herts Light Horse Volunteers Officer’s Bit Boss c.1862-79.
A heavy gauge cast brass example featuring a Guelphic crown over a strap, ‘1st Herts Light Horse Volunteers’ and the ‘VR’ cypher in the centre, one fastener missing the other part reduced, requires cleaning, fair condition £40-£60

Note: The regiment was disbanded in 1879 when the commanding officer, by now bankrupt, fled the country. The remaining officers were required to defray all outstanding financial matters.