Victorian Royal Engineers Militia Officers Pouch Badge.

A very fine gilt metal pouch badge for officers of the royal engineer's militia. A Queen Victoria's crowned knightly helmet with full plumes Royal Arms below with three scrolls the first “Dieu Et Mon Droit” the moto of the monarch meaning 'God and my right'. The second; “Ubique” (Everywhere) and the third; “Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt” (Where fate and glory lead) the motto of the Royal Artillery and Engineers. This badge is beautiful quality and comes in superb condition with just loss to the gilt on the very high points, but also the four posts are missing on the back. A very rare piece of RE insignia. It measures 3 x 3.25 inches.