Ormond Union Cavalry, Earl Charlemont’s Irish National Army c1779-1794. Double Sided Guidon. A most rare example from this very early period 82 x 59 cm including a 2cm fringe. The very faded scarlet ground of one side, with embroidered and sewn on embroidered motifs comprising a central display showing the Ancient Crown of Ireland over the Maid & Harp, attendant oak sprays of narrow simple format. A double scroll above ‘Pro Aris Et Focis’ and a tri-part one below ‘Ormond Union Cavalry’. Of the four applied corner elements, two display sprays of shamrock and two clasped hands these with scarlet uniform wrists. The other side with a green silk ground but bearing the same embroidery and embroidered applied elements. Now contained in a wood and double glazed frame, the latter side in remarkably good condition the former with fading to the silks but still sound £2000-3,000

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