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Code: 20718
A good scarce die-stamped white metal example circa 1881-1901. Crowned star bearing laurel sprays and mounted with circlet inscribed “WEST SURREY” and ornamented with laurel spray at the base; brass Paschal Lamb to voided centre. Two of three loops to reverse.
Raised at Guildford 18th April, 1759 as 2nd Surrey Militia; redesignated 3rd Bn on Friday 1st July, 1881.