5th Royal Irish Lancers OCA lapel badge 5th Royal Irish Lancers OCA lapel badge

5th Royal Irish Lancers OCA lapel badge

A rare original post First World War period '5th Royal Irish Lancers old comrades association gilt and enamel lapel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with small defect to lower scroll, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 31mm.

The 16th (The Queen's) Lancers merged with The '5th (Royal Irish) Lancers in 1922 to become the '16/5th Lancers'. The title was amended in 1954 to the '16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers'.

Code: 59431

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