A matched set of three late-Victorian Regimental silver menu card holders

A matched set of three late-Victorian Regimental silver menu card holders, The South Staffordshire Regiment,

one by John Mappin, London 1887,

modelled as the regimental badge, one with enamel decoration, mounted on wooden bases, length 9cm. (3)

The Regiment came into being in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 38th Foot and the 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers). In 2007 it became part of the Mercian Regiment.