48th. Company Imperial Yeomanry- North Somerset.

Superb and very rare headdress badge in gilt and egg-shell blue enamel with two loops to the reverse worn by the Commander--in-Chief's Yeomanry Escort. The Cypher of Lord Roberts on an egg-shell blue background to the centre of a crowned circlet bearing the title, " Commander in Chief's Yeomanry Escort South African Field Force " with small extensions to the side and base carrying the motto and " 1900 " date. Presented personally by Field -Marshal Lord Roberts to the men of the Escort.

Code: 26035