Irish Militia - 109th (County Dublin) Militia Officer's Silver Plated Large Pattern Coatee Button

Circa 25mm in diameter, with a rim and fixed shank. Maker marked Jennens & Co (PoW feathers) London. Some slight tarnishing to silver plate otherwise in very good condition. As worn from 1856 - 1881. Scarce.

Raised design of crowned star with circlet County Dublin; 109 to centre. Complete with fixed shank.

Raised in 1793 at Lucan, designated Dublin County Light Infantry Militia by 1855 as redesignated 5th Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers on 1st July 1881.

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Code: 70308