Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers White Metal Shoulder Belt Plate. Sn 7530. Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers White Metal Shoulder Belt Plate. Sn 7530. Antiques & Militaria

This is an original Victorian white metal shoulder belt plate. It consists of the arms of Cambridge University with entwined initials C.U.R.V. as a monogram at the top. The rear has its original 3 fixing posts. The plate is clean and un-damaged. The Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers were formed in 1803 when there were fears of an invasion by the French. It was 'formally' raised in 1860 and grew to 500 troops by the time of the Boer War. A detachment was sent to South Africa to augment the SUFFOLK REGIMENT. It was the only university to see active service in that conflict. This earned them the battle honour ' SOUTH AFRICA 1900-01' The C.U.R.V. became the ' Cambridge University Officer Training Corps' in 1908 and is now a part of the U.K. Territorial Army. The price for this belt plate includes UK delivery. 7530.