Excellent* Inter War/WWII Irish Guards Other Ranks Cap and Badge. 22553:14. Excellent* Inter War/WWII Irish Guards Other Ranks Cap and Badge. 22553:14. Antique & Militaria

The Irish Guards were formed on 1 April 1900 by order of Queen Victoria to commemorate the Irishmen who fought in the Second Boer War for the British Empire. In 1919-20, the unit was caught up in the troubles over the partition and independence of Ireland. Some of its personnel were accused of supplying weapons and equipment to Irish Republican forces. During the rest of the inter-war years, the regiment deployed to Turkey, Gibraltar, Egypt and Palestine. During the Second World War, the regiment fought in Norway, France, North Africa, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The regiment first saw combat during the Norwegian Campaign. Following a challenging sea voyage to Norway, the 1st Battalion arrived in May 1940 and fought for two days at the town of Pothus before they were forced to retreat. The Irish Guards conducted a fighting withdrawal and served as the Allied rearguard. The cap is in excellent order with strap, badge and buttons all intact. The inner is unmarked and approximately size 7. The price includes UK delivery. 22553:14.