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CIRCA 1816-30
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A VERY RARE REGIMENTAL STANDARD OF THE ROYAL HORSE GUARDS (BLUES)
CIRCA 1816-30
Of single-sided crimson damask silk finely embroidered with a crown, ‘GR’, the regimental monogram ‘RHG’ and the battle honours 'WATERLOO' and ‘PENINSULA’, in glazed frame
(The frame) 40 ½ in. (103 cm.) x 36 ½ in. (92.5 cm.)
CIRCA 1816-30
Of single-sided crimson damask silk finely embroidered with a crown, ‘GR’, the regimental monogram ‘RHG’ and the battle honours 'WATERLOO' and ‘PENINSULA’, in glazed frame
(The frame) 40 ½ in. (103 cm.) x 36 ½ in. (92.5 cm.)
Provenance
Believed to have been acquired by Augustus, HRH The Duke of Cumberland, during his Colonelcy of the Regiment (1827-1830).
The Royal House of Hanover, Schloss Marienburg, Sotheby's, 14 October 2005, lot 4422.
The Hon. David McAlpine.
The Royal House of Hanover, Schloss Marienburg, Sotheby's, 14 October 2005, lot 4422.
The Hon. David McAlpine.
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