Carlow Rifles Militia glengarry badge, 1874-1881
badge, badge
Accession Number
NAM.1970-12-95-1-64
Description
Carlow Rifles Militia glengarry badge, 1874-1881 Blackened metal, cast, one piece. A Garter strap topped by a crown, inscribed ERIN CO CRAGH CARLOW RIFLES, in the centre of the strap the Maid of Erin harp, around the bottom half of the strap a shamrock wreath. Lugs east and west. Collection of badges associated with the Irish Militia. From the collection of Maj H G Parkyn.