NAM.1985-07-13-1

Glengarry badge, other ranks’, Leicestershire Militia, 1874-1881. Die struck white metal with front ‘VESTIGIA.NULLA.RETRORSUM’ within a frosted garter with burnished edges bearing the regimental motto, a female harp, the whole surmounted by a monarchial crown. The latin motto translates to ‘We never go backwards’. This badge was designed for the glengarry cap, introduced in 1874. In 1881 the regiment was re-designated as the 3rd (Militia) Battalion Leicestershire Regiment and this badge ceased to be worn.