the 1st KDG was a cavalry regiment of the British Army raised in 1685 by Sir John Lanier as the 2nd Queen’s Regiment of Course, named in honour of Queen Mary. This regiment amalgamated with the 2nd Dragoon Guards in 1959.

brooch Circa Early 1900’s

31mm x 27mm

Queen Victoria Crown, Hallmarked 1905 with makers initials MB. Evidence of old solar repair to pin fitting on reverse.