Description
This is a beautiful circa 1920s Irish Republican Army enlisted man hat insignia. This insignia is from around the Irish Civil War period, and bears an "FF" at center for "Fianna Fil" (Warriors of Fl, or Warriors of Ireland). The insignia is a starburst with a garter belt at center bearing the words îglaigh na hireann (also a way to say "Warriors of Ireland").
VINTAGE:Circa 1920s.
SIZE:About 1-9/16" in width by 1-9/16" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Stamped brass.
ATTACHMENT:Two loops for cotter pin (pin not present).
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Great Britain and Commonwealth collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX01 LAEJX SAEJX6/14
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The insignia has some minor wear and tarnishing .
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.