Historical information

Donated to the 8th/13th VMR Collection as part of a collection of regimental silver from the 20th Light Horse Regiment circa 1950. 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised following WWI as part of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade AMF. It had its HQ at Seymour and sub-units along the Goulburn Valley extending to Tocumwal in NSW. During WWII the regiment was motorised then served as infantry in Dutch New Guinea. It was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.

Significance

Is a representative example of a trophy from between the wars. The size, material and decoration show the relative affluence of the officers of a regiment from regional Victoria. The fact it carries no record of being awarded might indicate it dates from immediately prior to WWII when the regiment was mobilised and moved from its base area.

Physical description

Ornate silver cup with two handles intended for shooting competition in 20th Light Horse Regiment. There is no record of it being awarded.

Inscriptions & markings

"Field Firing Trophy / presented / by the Officers of the / 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment / Won by". Hallmarks on base and "8725 6PT"