Irish Militia - 87th South Cork Large Pattern Open Backed Pewter Coatee Button

Circa 20mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Hugh Foley, Dublin. Worn from 1833 until 1855, most probably an Other Rank's button.

The 87th South Cork Light Infantry was a regional militia regiment based in County Cork, Ireland.

• 1793: Raised in County Cork as part of the Irish Militia.
• 1798: Saw active combat during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, with its light company serving at Vinegar Hill.
• 1812–1814: Volunteered under the Interchange Act to serve garrison duty in England.
• 1833: Formally designated as the 87th South Cork Regiment of Militia (Light Infantry).
• 1854–1856: Embodied and called out for garrison service during the Crimean War.
• 1881: Redesignated as the 3rd Battalion, Royal Munster Fusiliers under the Childers Reforms.

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Code: 70318