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1796 Officer’s gorget, Lower Slane Fusiliers.
A white metal officer’s gorget centred with an engraved crowned maid of Erin harp beneath a ribbon emblazoned
‘Lower Slane Fusiliers’ the terminals engraved ‘17’ and ‘96’
According to the 1803 Return of Volunteers of the United Kingdom, “L. Slane” comprised of 100 men under
Captain A. Blackburne
4½ x 3½in. (11.43 x 8.89cm)
Estimate €1500-€2000 £1,280-£1,710
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 299300
Late 18th century Royal Drogheda Rifles cross belt plate.
A small oval brass cross belt plate centred by the arms of Drogheda on a shield surmounted by a royal crown and
engraved ‘Royal Drogheda - Infantry’.
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner, among a box of tools, at a Co. Louth car-boot sale.
2 x 1½in. (5.08 x 3.81cm)
Estimate €700-€1000 £600-£850
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 300