The Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Hussars ( Prince of Wales 's Own ) Bi-Metal Cap Badge

Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Hussars Bi-Metal Cap Badge, with large braising hole behind crown and with two original lugs to the reverse. Die struck with good sharp detail. 37mm wide and 33mm tall. A lovely example. The most senior regiment of yeomanry, raised in 1794 and granted the title Royal for service in the civil riots of 1830. The Prince of Wales' plumes and motto in w/m with brass commemorated their escort to the Prince of Wales in 1863 when he visited the county. This unit was 1st in the order of precedence of yeomanry regiments. First raised in 1794. K&K Vol 1 No 1407 refers.