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

Circa 18.5mm in diameter, original shank (which has movement and is not fixed), maker marked Jennens & Co London. Crowned star with titlc circlet; Maid of Erin Harp to centre; scallop rim. In very good condition for age with sharp detail. Worn 1856 - 1881. Scarce.

Raised in 1793 at Monaghan.

The Monaghan Militia was linked with the Princess Victoria’s (Royal Irish Fusiliers) as the 5th Battalion of the Regiment on 1st July 1881. The 1908 Haldane reforms introduced the Territorial Force in Great Britain to replace the Militia but this was not extended to Ireland where the Militia was renamed the Special Reserve. Not all battalions were retained and 5th Princess Victoria’s, the former Monaghan Militia, was among those disbanded.

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Code: 70305