Hammer

£440

Irish Cavan Militia Victorian Officer shako plate circa 1861-69. Fine scarce die-stamped silvered crowned star mounted with title circlet; Maid of Erin Harp mounted to domed centre. Two horizontal loops. VGC Raised in 1793, became 4th Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers 1st July 1881.
This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1270 in “Head-dress Badges of the British Army”.