A VERY RARE SQUADRON (2ND) GUIDON OF THE 15TH (KING'S) LIGHT DRAGOONS
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A VERY RARE SQUADRON (2ND) GUIDON OF THE 15TH (KING'S) LIGHT DRAGOONS

CIRCA 1801

Details
A VERY RARE SQUADRON (2ND) GUIDON OF THE 15TH (KING'S) LIGHT DRAGOONS
CIRCA 1801
Of single-sided green silk painted in polychrome and gilt with devices including regimental emblems, crowned Garter motto and the battle honour 'EMSDORF', in glazed frame
(The frame) 40 ¼ in. (102 cm.) x 30 ¾ in. (78 cm.)
Provenance
Believed to have been presented to Augustus, HRH The Duke of Cumberland, as Colonel of the Regiment (1800-1827).
The Royal House of Hanover, Schloss Marienburg, Sotheby's, 14 October 2005, lot 4402.
The Hon. David McAlpine.
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Please note the image for lot 388 is incorrect in the printed catalogue. Please refer to the images online.

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