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The 87th, The Royal Irish Fusiliers
1881 Princess Victoria’s (The Royal Irish Fusiliers)
The 89th Regiment of Foot
1866 The 89th (Princess Victoria’s) Regiment of Foot
1881 2nd Battalion, Princess Victoria’s (The Royal Irish Fusiliers)
Letter Crests
Worn 1855-1881 (Ryan fig.128)
Another version exists with a smaller eagle over a larger 87, (Ryan fig.129) PHOTO NEEDED
Two versions exist with Crown over 89 Centres,
One with outer rings of “REGIMENT” and a wreath (Ryan fig.131) and another with “PRINCESS VICTORIA’S REGIMENT” (Ryan fig.132)
PHOTOS NEEDED
Princess Victorias Regiment
Worn 1855-1881 (Ryan fig.133)
Princess Victorias Regiment. Mint tailors sample centre.
Worn 1855-1881 (Ryan fig.133)
89th Other Ranks Pre.1871
89th Other Ranks Pre.1871
Worn 1881-1901 (Ryan Fig.232)
Worn 1881-1901 (Ryan Fig.232)
Variation with large grenade flame and other minor differences.
Worn briefly 1881-1882? (Ryan Fig.233)
“ARMAGH” / “LIGHT INFANTRY”
Armagh Light Infanty Militia Officers Waist Belt Clasp.
In 1881 became 3rd Battalion Princess Victoria’s (Royal Irish Fusiliers).