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Title: Royal Irish Rifles
Object Name: Trousers
Maker: J. B. Johnstone Limited (Primary maker)
Date Made: late 20th century
late 20th century
Description: These black riding trousers belong to the patrol uniform of an officer of a Royal Irish Rifles militia battalion. They have two inch black braid down the side seams and a buckle and strap for the instep.
Materials: cloth, leather, metal
Place Collected
Catalogue Number: BELUM.O81A.1950
Copyright: National Museums NI

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