Officer's Helmet Badge 1881-1901


After 1881 the title of the regiment, in line with all other infantry regiments, dropped the number and became the Somerset Light Infantry.' The home service dress helmet had this badge which incorporated the Sphinx into the design.The victorian crown changed in 1901 to a King's Crown.


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