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10th County of London Battalion (Hackney) cap badge

Publication Year :
1912

Abstract

This badge is made of brass and features an eight-pointed star, flanked by two olive branches with a royal crown above. In the center is an image of St Augustine's Tower Hackney, surrounded by the motto of the Metropolitan Borough of Hackney: "JUSTITIA TURRIS NOSTRA" (in English: "Justice is our tower"). Below are the words, "TENTH LONDON HACKNEY". The 10th County of London Battalion, London Regiment was formed in 1912 to replace the Paddington Rifles, and headquartered in Hackney.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Title by cataloger., Production date range based on the year (1912) when the 10th County of London Battalion (Hackney) replaced the Paddington Rifles in the London Regiment. This badge is likely from World War I, as it is part of the WWI Hunter Collection.
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn973735836