Irish Militia - Wexford Militia Large Pattern Button - Damaged

Circa 25mm in diameter, rim, however missing the usual backing and repaired with the end of a cotter pin to make a loop, soldered to reverse. Displays well from the front. Circa 1855 - 1881. Scarce.

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Code: 70326

Irish Militia - Prince William Henry's Tipperary or Munster Regiment Officer's Large Pattern Silver Plated Coatee Button

Circa 21mm in diameter, fixed shank, domed with no rim, maker marked Clancy, Dublin. Quite a finely struck and delicate design. In very good condition for age. Worn pre 1830. Prince William Henry became King William IV in 1830. Rare.

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Code: 70319

Irish Militia - 87th South Cork Large Pattern Open Backed Pewter Coatee Button

Circa 20mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Hugh Foley, Dublin. Worn from 1833 until 1855, most probably an Other Rank's button.

The 87th South Cork Light Infantry was a regional militia regiment based in County Cork, Ireland.

• 1793: Raised in County Cork as part of the Irish Militia.
• 1798: Saw active combat during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, w...  read more

Code: 70318

Irish Militia - Wexford Regiment of Militia Officer's Silver Plated Small Pattern Button

Circa 15.5mm in diameter, without rim, fixed shank, maker marked Foley, Dublin. Silver plate quite worn to left side and to highpoints, but in reasonable worn condition. Victorian VR suggests this was worn from 1837 - 1855. Possibly a cap or epaulette / shoulder strap button. Rare.

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Code: 70317

Irish Militia - 121st Monaghan Militia Officer's Silver Plated Small Pattern Coatee Button

Circa 15.5mm in diameter, rim, fixed shank, maker marked Foley & Croker, Dublin (they were based at 24 College Green). A royal crown sitting atop the number "121," framed by an Irish shamrock wreath tied at the base. Silver plate dark toned, slight wear to plate on highpoints otherwise in very good condition. A worn from 1855 - 1881. Possibly a cap or epaulette / shoulder strap button. Rar...  read more

Code: 70316

Irish Militia - Fermanagh Militia Officer's Silver Plated Medium Pattern Coatee Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, rim, original shank (mobile) with a blank reverse. Silver dark toned, very slight wear to plate on highpoints otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. Worn 1855 - 1881. Scarce.

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Code: 70315

Revolutionary Wars Georgian Irish Volunteers - Balbriggen Cavalry Officer's Silver Plated Open Backed Coatee Button

Circa 17mm in diameter, fixed shank, open backed, of one piece domed construction, silver plated, Hanoverian crown at centre, and bearing the title ''Balbriggen Cavalry''. Maker marked Murphy, Dublin. Very slight wear to highpoints otherwise in fabulous condition for age. Rare.

Raised in 1796, saw action during the 1798 Rebellion. Balbriggen (now spelt Balbriggan) is in nort...  read more

Code: 70321

Revolutionary Wars Georgian Irish Volunteers - Balbriggen Infantry Officer's Silver Plated Open Backed Coatee Button

Circa 17mm in diameter, fixed shank, open backed, of one piece domed construction, silver plated, Hanoverian crown at centre, and bearing the title ''Balbriggen Infantry''. maker marked Murphy, Dublin. Sight wear to high points. In fabulous condition for age. Rare.

Raised in 1796, saw action during the 1798 Rebellion. Balbriggen (now spelt Balbriggan) is in north County Dubl...  read more

Code: 70325

Revolutionary / Napoleonic Wars Georgian Irish Militia - Louth Militia Officer's Open Backed Silver Plated Coatee Button

Circa 21mm in diameter, fixed shank, open backed and of one piece domed construction, silver plated, Hanoverian crown at centre, and bearing the title Louth M on the circlet. Blank reverse. Worn circa 1794 - 1816. In superb condition for age with only light wear to plated finish. Rare.

The threat of a French invasion at Bantry Bay in 1796 led to a deployment of additional Mili...  read more

Code: 70320

Irish Militia - Galway Militia Officer's Silver Plated Medium Pattern Coatee Button

Circa 19mm in diameter, rim, fixed shank, maker marked Jennens & Co, London. Minor wear to highpoints and silver dark toned otherwise in super condition. As worn from 1855 - 1881. Scarce.

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Code: 70323