Badge

Historical information

Epaulet or hat badge for The Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Donated with other medals belonging to John Garbutt. Connection unknown. John Garbutt was Principal of Ballarat College for thirty-three years - 1877-1909. He was educated at Geelong National Grammar School and in 1860 was the first dux of the college. Fist class Honourman Arts and Laws at Melbourne University 1866; Two years a master at Geelong College; seven years master and three years senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne.

Physical description

Silver maltese cross hat badge with crest of The Kings Royal Rifle Corp on circle at centre of cross

Inscriptions & markings

Face: THE KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS

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