Rare Edwardian British Army Highland Light Infantry Waistcoat ASC A good undamaged pair

A good undamaged pair

Inscribed "Defence not Defiance"

An original cap badge of The Hertfordshire Regiment

The badge is stamped on brass with a white metal banner and Prince of Wales plume

Rare Edwardian British Army Highland Light Infantry Waistcoat ASC A good undamaged pairA rare and original Edwardian British Army waistcoat attributed to the Highland Light Infantry. This distinctive garment features fine period construction, the reverse and collar in wool with a tailored cut, centrally applied is a H. L. I. monogram and Imperial Crown in bullion wire; the front in cotton with buttons in white metal. Likely part of an officers mess or undress uniform, the waistcoat is an uncommon survival from the early 20th century