Queen's Own Light Infantry Cap Badge. United Kingdom.

A brass metal Queen Victoria Crown (QVC) cap badge for Queen's Own Light Infantry. British Army, United Kingdom.
2nd Royal Tower Hamlets Militia (Queen's Own Light Infantry). 1874 to pre-1901.
Authenticity unconfirmed and priced as Reproduction/replica.

Good condition and complete with lugs. Ref: J150.

The Queen's Own Light Infantry was the designation held by the 2nd Royal Tower Hamlets Militia during the Victorian era.
The Tower Hamlets Militia was raised in the East End of London under the authority of the Constable of the Tower of London, who acted as the area's Lord Lieutenant.
While most UK militia fell into disuse in the early 19th century, the Tower Hamlets Militia endured, becoming known in the late 19th century as the Tower Hamlets Militia (Queen's Own Light Infantry) and using the White Tower as its cap badge.
Under the Childers Reforms of 1881, the unit lost its militia status and was integrated into the regular army line as the 5th Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own).

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Symbolism: The insignia features deep structural ties to its home base and role:
The Castle: Represents the White Tower of the Tower of London, confirming the regiment's precise geographic origin.
The Bugle Horn: Placed directly over the castle, the bugle horn is the universal symbol of traditional British Light Infantry and Rifle regiments.
The Crown and Lion: Sits proudly atop the garter, indicating the direct Royal patronage bestowed upon the unit.