Irish. Royal Irish Fusiliers Officer’s waist belt clasp c1881-1901

A fine scarce silver and gilt example of special pattern with matching numbers to both halves. Silver circlet bearing crowned laurel wreath; at the base of the wreath, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Royal Irish Fusiliers”; mounted on the seeded gilt centre, a gilt flaming grenade; mounted on the ball, in silver, the Eagle resting on a tablet inscribed “8”. Shamrock ends each bearing the Maid of Erin Harp. Minor service wear