South Staffordshire Regiment 2nd Battalion 1905 gold sweetheart brooch

A scarce Edwardian period 'South Staffordshire Regiment sweetheart brooch; small delicate 'Stafford Knot' resting on the numerals "LXXX" still retaining a Queen Victoria Crown and mounted on a curled end bar typical of this period, the pin impressed with 9 carat gold hallmarked for 1905 and maker's details "C.P". Very good condition, badge detached from bar left side (price reflects).
Width 33mm.
Height 14mm.

South Staffordshire Regiment formed in 1881 from the amalgamation of the 38th Foot (1st Battalion) and the 80th Foot (2nd Battalion).