Victorian Volunteers part 2: 1884-1903
Thanks to Noble Numismatics for the following image.
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Victorian Rifle Regiments 1880-1890 (per Cossum).
In 1884 it was decided to replace the Victorian Volunteer forces with a militia (part time, partially paid). The militia was continued until Federation. However, most units that existed before 1884 remained in existence.
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The Age (Melbourne), 10th June 1891 page 7. Note this is the badge design, but it dates the change of motto.
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Victorian Military Forces 1879-1892. Similar to the universal NSW pattern, but with a star instead of a lion in the centre.
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Lincoln Suart & Co. This button has the ‘new’ motto.
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