WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR - Saturday 17 September 2016

The Eclectic Collector · 17 September 2016

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Circa 1779, Lurgan Volunteers cross belt plate.

A brass oval convex cross belt plate engraved to the centre with shamrocks inscribed above and below ‘LURGAN’

and ‘VOLUNTEERS’, pair of hooks and pair of fixing studs to reverse. Extremely rare.

3 x 2½in. (7.62 x 6.35cm)

Estimate €1000-€1500 £850-£1,280

302

Early 20th century, collection of regimental cap badges.

25 mounted and framed cap badges including The Jewish Legion (First Judeans); 4th Royal Irish Guards; Queen’s

Own and Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry Regiments, Royal Scots, 9th Lancers etc. Some later.

12 x 17in. (30.48 x 43.18cm)

Estimate €150-€200 £130-£170