Irish Militia - Prince of Wales's Own Donegal Militia Other Ranks Pewter Large Pattern White Metal Tunic Button

Circa 24mm in diameter, rim, original shank, maker marked Smith & Wright, Birmingham. Some staining otherwise in good overall condition. As worn from 1855 - 1881. Rare.

Raised in April 1793, HQ in 1817 at Ballyshannon, redesignated POW Own Donegal Militia 1855. 1874 HQ moved to Lifford; redesignated 3 Brigade North Irish Division Artillery in 1881.

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Code: 70307