Victorian Rifle Officers Whistle, Chain & Boss.

A stunning heavy gauge sterling silver, chain and lion head boss, worn by rifle officers during the 19th century, from the Napoleonic wars to the 1880's. this one is in lovely condition, the boss has its original back plate and although it isn't hallmarked, it tests as .925 sterling silver, even the chain. The back plate is silver-plated. The whistle unusually has a Tudor rose on the top, but obviously, this could be a Yorkshire or a Lancashire rose, so this may be connected to one of these county's regiments. A very fine piece, which will look fabulous in any collection.