The Royal Irish Brigade Other Ranks Cross Belt Plate c. 1794 - 1799. An excessively rare cast brass example the face engraved with a crowned strap ‘Loyal Irish Brigade’, two stud fasteners remain, the badge probably excavated but good condition for age £300-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Militaria and Medals relating to Jamaica and the West Indies.

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Note: The Irish Brigade was formed in 1794 employing as officers many Irishmen who had served in Irish Regiments of the French Army but who had left France following the Revolution. There were originally six regiments but recruiting difficulties reduced their strength to four regiments, some serving abroad in Nova Scotia and the West Indies. See article by P.J. Haythornthwaite MHS Bulletin No. 181, August 1995.