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Old 15-05-17, 08:14 AM
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Default ID Please Irish Harp K/C

Cannot find this specific pattern in any of my books, obviously an Irish badge but whose? Size approx. 65 x 40 mm.
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Old 15-05-17, 09:01 AM
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Its an NCO's arm badge worn by the Irish Cavalry Regiments - 5th Lancers & 8th Hussars.

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Thank you for your help, much appreciated.
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Default Irish badge

Also worn by the 16th/5th Lancers upto amalgamation with 17th/21st Lancers in 1993.
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