A Fine Collection of Militaria formed by the late Major J.J. Crooks

Cavan Militia Officer’s Helmet Plate 1878-1881, a very fine and extremely rare example in silver plate, the back plate of crowned star pattern with laurel overlays, these enclose a circle ‘Cavan Militia’ and in the centre the Maid and Harp on a ground of brown velvet (?) (congealed), complete with three loop fasteners, one ray tip with a slight buckle otherwise very good condition £500-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Militaria formed by the late Major J.J. Crooks.

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