Auction: 7012 - Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria
Lot: 48
A Regimental Guidon of the Fifeshire Fencible Cavalry A unique crimson guidon, painted with the Crown above an Oakleaf and Thistle spray, between cartouches alternately bearing the Horse of Hanover and title FIFE FC, on a wooden pole with spearhead tip and other mounts; and a cloth guidon-belt with lace-trimmed red edges and a (defective) brass clip (the fly of the guidon has been replaced, clearly during its service, and painted to match the original part) (2)
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Note: See notes to previous Lot. This guidon also became the property of Colonel Anstruther-Thomson on the disbandment of the FFC in 1800. Estimate £ 2,500-3,500
Sold for
£4,400