1st (Royal) Dragoons cast shoulder title bearing the designation “1 / RD,” produced to the pre-1913 pattern for wear on British Army cavalry service dress. This regimental shoulder title reflects the late 19th-century format adopted before the First World War, with the numerical designation “1” above “RD” denoting Royal Dragoons. The cast construction and straightforward block lettering are consistent with late Victorian and early Edwardian foreign-made British shoulder titles worn on khaki service dress tunics.
Manufactured in cast brass with a service finish appropriate to the period, the title represents the practical and durable style of regimental insignia used immediately before the 1913 uniform adjustments and subsequent wartime simplifications. 1st (Royal) Dragoons shoulder titles of this pattern are collected as examples of pre-WW1 British Army cavalry militaria, Edwardian regimental insignia, and historic service dress uniform components. The reverse is fitted with standard lug fittings for secure attachment to shoulder straps.
Dimensions
Approx. 33mm x 30mm
Condition
Good overall condition, retaining a consistent aged brass patina with light service-related wear. Lettering remains clear and well defined, and the reverse lugs are intact, although slightly distorted. No damage or repairs are evident.
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