A Victorian sword belt, buckle and insignia grouping, 62nd R...

Hammer

£280

A Victorian sword belt, buckle and insignia grouping, 62nd Regiment of Foot (Wiltshire) interest comprising a 62nd Regiment waist belt buckle, circa 1875-1880, marked 'J&Co', two-part construction, 90mm wide overall; an Infantry Officer's sword belt, a pair cuttings of sleeves from red uniform tunic; a ceremonial red and gold parade sash; and a group of Wiltshire Regiment badges, comprising an Officer's forage cap badge, circa 1884-97, in scarce die-stamped rich gilt with a large, central raised disc, mounted with the coronet and cypher of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in silver, loops to reverse (missing one tip of a letter on the monogram); three pre-1908 cap badges, two with loops and one with slider; four brass 62nd Regt uniform buttons by C. Pitt & Co, 25mm; three Wiltshire Regiment uniform brass buttons, 25mm and 18mm; seven British Army Officer's brass and enamel rank pips; a white metal and gilt Wiltshire Regiment collar badge; together with a monogrammed white metal cufflink, enamelled Boy's Brigade badge, crown and a star, with leather pouch and small section of spare fabric trim; and a later miniature compass (group) Owned by Captain Charles Edward Lane Clarke. Born on 6th October 1853 in Rathdrum, County Wicklow. His first appointment was Lieutenant with the 62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment in September 1875 and Captain from 1882. Overseas service includes the East Indies from 4th Jan 1876 - 15th April 1879. Staff service includes the Army Pay Department 1884-1888 and the Ordnance Store Department 1889-1891. Provenance: Direct family descent.