BLACK WATCH - OFFICERS VICTORIAN H/ P. - KIRKWOODS

Superb officers example by KIRKWOODS of Edinburgh and with their jeweller tablet to rear.
This is a very rare badge being the type worn on the white helmet.
Unmarked silver and gilt.
Circa 1881 to 1914. ( K & K 256 ).
4 lugs, these in silver, unusually all 4 are present.
Long scrolls. 3 piece construction.
This is a larger badge than the post Victorian examples.
Some polishing to high points and "St. Andrew ".
Still with original long cotter pins, these rounded for the shape of the cloth / sun helmet it was worn on.
A very rare, attractive high quality piece by Scotlands top maker .
V.G.C.

Code: 57018