Auction Catalogue

18 September 1998

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Forte Crest Bloomsbury Hotel  Coram Street  London  WC1N 1HT

Lot

№ 470

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18 September 1998

Hammer Price:
£1,700

A rare 18th Century silk embroidered Guidon of the Limerick Fencible Light Dragoons, similar design to both sides, approximately 870x540 mm, silk backing shot in parts, particularly to the centre of one side, otherwise good condition for age £1000-1500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the collection of the late Mike Leahy.

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See colour illustration on back cover
The Limerick Fencible Light Dragoons were formed in 1778 by Colonel J. T. Waller, and wore a scarlet uniform faced with light blue.