Hammer

£190

Irish Royal North Down Rifles Militia glengarry badge circa 1874-81. Good scarce die-stamped bronzed Guelphic crown resting on a blank tablet over Maltese cross in shamrock sprays, resting on title scroll. Centrally, within the Garter, a Maid of Erin Harp. Loops. VGC Raised in 1793 as Down Militia; in 1797 divided into North and South. North Down Militia redesignated Royal North Downshire Militia in 1800, the ‘shire’ being dropped by 1840. In 1855 redesignated Rifles; became 3rd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles on Friday 1st July 1881. Gordon Cummings Collection.