North Mayo Fusiliers Militia Victorian glengarry badge circa 1874-81

North Mayo Fusiliers Militia Victorian glengarry badge circa 1874-81

Code: 20750

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A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Phoenix arising from a mural crown on ‘NORTH MAYO’ scroll. Two loops to reverse.
Raised 1763 at Castlebar; 1817 HQ at Ballina; circa 1855 redesignated North Mayo Fusiliers Militia. 1.7.1881 merged with the South Mayo Militia as 3rd Bn Connaught Rangers.