Antique Hatpin
Description and Notes:  "Sweetheart" hat pins were proudly worn in honor of the ladies' husband, father, son, brother, and beau who served in the military of various nations, especially during the time of war. The buttons or cap badges were part or their uniform, and easily recognized by friends, relatives, military personnel, and neighbors.  It was a sensitive way to keep their loved ones close to them when their men were far away.
  • Rare Antique Sweetheart Hatpin Cap Badge Royal Irish Regiment Impressive Example
  • No chips or cracks.
  • In 1881 the Royal Irish Regiment became the county regiment of Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford, and Tipperary. In 1882, the 2nd Battalion fought in Egypt, and was joined there by the 1st Battalion in 1884. The latter fought in the Boer War, (1899-1902), before returning to India in 1904. The 2nd Battalion remained in India from 1884 until 1902 when it returned to Ireland. Ten battalions of the regiment saw service during the First World War (1914-1918). They suffered over 3,200 killed in action and thousands more were wounded in places such as Le-Pilly, Guillemont, Ginch, Salonika, Mesopotamian, and Palestine. Members of the Royal Irish were also the first British Army troops to confront the Irish rebels during the Easter Rising of 1916. In 1919, the 1st Battalion undertook occupation duties in Germany and the 2nd Battalion were garrisoned in India. 
  • The head is in excellent shape, solid connection. Stem is straight/strong, slight oxidation. 
  • No marks observed. I suspect the material is nickel, but not 100% sure. The back with the metal loops is original. 
  • Overall, excellent condition. 
  • Date: late 1800s to early 1900s.
  • Total Hatpin Length: 7"    Dimension: 1 1/2"  x   3/4".
  • Superb Collectible.
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  • Every hatpin is wrapped in acid free, museum quality tissue paper, bubble-wrapped, and stem is protected with starch peanuts.
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