King's Own Borderers (25th Regiment of Foot): Two variant gilding metal collar badges. Worn by 'Other-Ranks' (circa 1874-1887)

The badges depicting 'Edinburgh Castle' are of similar but different pattern, and are each complete with their loop fittings  on reverse as issued

Reference 'History of the British Army Infantry Collar Badge' (Colin Churchill, 2002)' for description & illustrations of all the different variants of collar badges worn by the KOB / KOSB

These badges would have been worn in uniform circa 1874-1887, including the era of the Second Afghan War 1878-80 in which the 25th Foot served

Condition: GVF

Code: 25903