*British, 13th Light Infantry (Somerset Light Infantry, Prince Alberts') Regimental Cap Badge, Brass, 2 Lugs*
Badge depicts "Jellalabad" above a castle. Over a 13 and the Light Infantry Bugle. Of all the Battle Honours bestowed upon the Regiment none surpasses that of 'Jellalabad'. The Regiment was besieged by a greatly superior force of Afghans in the town of Jellalabad from November 1841 to April 1842. The conduct of the Regiment during the siege and the courage and resilience of all ranks was legendary.
In 1685, King James II of England, recognising the threat to his throne from the Duke of Monmouth, commissioned Theophilus, the 7th Earl of Huntingdon, to raise a Regiment of foot soldiers. This Regiment was to be known as the Earl of Huntingdon's Regiment and would eventually be called the Somerset Light Infantry.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. No Pin. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
