18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) NCOs White Metal Arm Badge, pre 1922 variety

A die cast white metal example with to original loops to the reverse. Circa 3.6cms tall and 4cms wide. Scarce.Note this has a gap between the tail of the Q and back leg of the M. Post 1922 versions did not have a gap. See the final photo for a side my side comparison. Only the badge on the left is for sale here. See my item 64761 for the later pattern.Linaker & Dyne P108, fig 32.1(B) refers (normal size).Comm JoPa (162)