NAM.1978-09-5-1

Two-handled cup, 1913. Silver, made by M H, Martin Hall and Company Limited, hallmarked Sheffield, 1911-1912. Possibly retailed by Bachmann and Company, Guernsey, 1911 (c). Awarded to detachment of the 2nd Bn Royal Irish Regiment as they won it three years in succession. Tulip-shaped, on a low, domed-stepped foot and plinth. The cup has a short, plain flaring stem and is tulip-shaped with rounded belly and flaring, re-enforced rim. The handles are double curved question mark shape, with scrolling joins at top just below the rim, ribbed leaf thumb pieces and baluster join by second curve at bottom. Inscribed, 'CHANNEL ISLANDS/ MILITARY ATHLETIC MEETING/ THE 'LE RICHE'/ CHALLENGE CUP/ FOR THE/ MOST SUCCESSFUL DETACHMENT'. Inscribed underneath, 'BACHMANN & CO GUERNSEY'.