Barrow Hepburn Royal Ulster Constabulary (RIC) Mounted Constabulary / Infantry Rifles 50 Round Antique & Militaria

INTER WAR, 1922 Dated Royal Ulster Constabulary (RIC) Mounted Constabulary / Infantry Rifles 50 Round (5 x 10 Round Pouches) Dark Brown / Black Leather .303 Calibre Ammunition Bandolier By Barrow Hepburn & Co Ltd London. Sn 15597 - 15597

The armed Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) was Ireland's major police force from the early nineteenth century until the partition of Ireland in 1922. The loyalty of the Irish Constabulary during the outbreak of the 1867 'Republican Rising' was rewarded by Queen Victoria who granted the force the prefix 'Royal' in 1867. This original ammunition bandolier is made of Very dark Brown / Black leather. This colour of Bandolier formed part of the mounted RIC uniform & equipment. The bandolier has the correct 5 individual ammunition carrier pouches with full flap covers capable of carrying 50x .303 calibre rounds in total (10 in each pouch). Each carrier has heavy rivets and stitching together with a single brass stud to secure the flap covers and an inner strap on each pouch. The bandolier is fitted with its original heavy duty brass buckles and has an additional original belt stap with eyelets and brass stud to attach to waist belt. The leather is impressed with 1922 date together with manufacturer detail Barrow Hepburn & Co Ltd London (illustrated inset in image 1). All leather rivets and stitching are present & intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15597

£225.00