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| Natal Rifle Association Semper Paratus Sterling Silver Trophy Napkin Rings -Emma Thresh, Murray-Smith Memorial, Royston Memorial
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Reference: S11563
Period: George V
Year: 1924, 1927, 1928
Silversmith: F H Adams & Co
Place: Birmingham
Price: $ 290.00
Weight: 89 grams
Dimensions: 4.4 cm diameter
Condition: Very good, some light scratches from use.
Description: Three sterling silver napkin rings, shooting trophies for the Natal Rifle Association. The first is engraved "The Emma Thresh Trophy, 1929", the second "Murray-Smith Memorial, 1925, 2st Team", and the third "Royston Memorial 1st Team 1928", all three have an applied cast shield "Natal Rifle Association, Semper Paratus, 1862". The hallmarks are clear on all 3 napkin rings, makers mark F.H.A.& Co, for FH Adam and company of Birmingham, this mark was used 1919-1935. The Emma Thresh Trophy itself belongs to the Natal Carbineers, South Africa's senior regiment. The trophy itself is 16 kilograms of silver, and was donated in 1903 by Emma Thresh, as the shooting trophy for Colonial Forces. Lieutenant-Colonel William Murray-Smith of the Natal Mounted Rifles saw distinguished service in both the Boer War and Great war, he was awarded the Companion of the Distinguished Order and Croix de Guerre. He was an excellent shot, and won the Clark Kennedy Challenge Cup at Bisley during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, he also led the South African contingent at Bisley on many later occasions (see photo of Murray Smith with magnificent trophy). Brigadier General John Robinson Royston (1860-1942) was a much loved leader of the Australian Natal Light Horse regiment, he served with distinction in the Zulu war (1879), Boer War (1899-1902) and First World War (1914-1917), his nickname was "Galloping Jack". Note - We have 2 additional NRA silver napkin rings, S11085
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F.H. Adams Birmingham silver hallmarks
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Sterling Silver Trophy Napkin Rings -Emma Thresh
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