A Collection of Trafalgar and Waterloo relics

14 February 2024

№ 900

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A Georgian Royal Welsh Fusiliers Side Drum c.1810. Wood body, 43cm across by 40cm high, outline of the maker's paper label remaining inside. Painted with the Prince of Wales feathers and 'Ich Dien' motto on front centre. Top left is the Egyptian sphinx, top right the rising sun, bottom left the Red Dragon, and bottom right the White Horse of Hannover. Only small sections of the skins remain, as do the cords. Some wear to the paint. The absence of the ‘Waterloo’ battle honour on the...

Hammer Price: £2,400