Royal Irish Fusiliers Other Ranks Brass Glengarry Grenade Badge, Pre 1903

Captured French Eagle in a circle bearing the numeral 8 and the title Royal Irish Fusiliers. This pattern worn to1903. Two brass loops to the reverse, bottom one has been strengthened with solder, an old repair. In good condition with some polishing to high point of eagle's breast. Circa 7.4cm tall. Both the pre and post 1903 patterns are shown for comparison purposes only in the final photograph. Scarce.


K&K Vol 1 no 969 refers.

D80.4

Code: 60195