History, Literature & Collectibles 17 october 2015

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Circa 1800. Belfast Infantry cross belt plate.
A brass oval convex cross belt plate engraved to the
centre with a crown over Maid of Erin harp and ribbons
above and below BELFAST and “INFANTRY”, hook and
pair of fixing studs to reverse.”
Edward Moore listed as Captain, 28 June1798.
2_ x 2_in. (6.99 x 5.72cm)
Estimate €800-€1,200 £590-£880
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Circa 1798. Stewartstown Infantry cross belt
plate.
A brass oval convex cross belt plate engraved to the
centre with a crown over Maid of Erin harp I” and “P” left
and right, ribbons inscribed above and below“STEW-
ARTSTOWN” and “INFANTRY”, pair hooks and fixing studs
to reverse, maker’s mark “J.ASH”. Rare.”
3.10 x 2.40in. (7.87 x 6.10cm)
Estimate €800-€1,200 £590-£880
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1796. The Attorney’s Cavalry cross belt plate.
A brass oval convex cross belt plate engraved to the
centre with a crown over Maid of Erin harp A” and “C” left
and right, ribbons inscribed above and below“FOR OUR
KING” and “AND COUNTRY”, hook and pair of fixing studs
to reverse. Rare.”
The Attorney’s Cavalry, a mounted volunteer unit for
the City of Dublin, was formed circa 1798 and consist-
ed of two troops, each of three officers and fifty men.
The 1803 Volunteer List shows Christopher Abbott as
the commanding officer of the 2nd Troop. The unit was
disbanded circa 180
3_ x 2.40in. (8.26 x 6.10cm)
Estimate €800-€1,200 £590-£880
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Circa 1790. Ballaghkeen Co. Wexford cross belt
plate.
A brass oval convex cross belt plate engraved to the
centre with a crown over Maid of Erin harp, ribbons
inscribed above and below BALLAGHKEEN” and “INFAN-
TRY”, hook and pair of fixing studs to reverse. Rare.”
2_ x 2in. (5.72 x 5.08cm)
Estimate €800-€1,200 £590-£880