A Victorian Regimental silver Fiddle

A Victorian Regimental silver Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern marrow scoop, 51st Kings Own Light Infantry (2nd Yorkshire, West Riding),

by George Adams, London 1852,

the reverse of the bowl with the Regimental badge, length 21.2cm, approx. weight 1.5oz.

In 1854 the regiment returned to England after the 2nd Burma War. In 1881 it merged with the 105th Madras light Infantry to become the King's Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment). In 1967 it merged with other infantry regiments to become the Light Infantry.