A George III Irish Regimental silver Fiddle pattern straining spoon

A George III Irish Regimental silver Fiddle pattern straining spoon, 8th Garrison Battalion,

by John Power, Dublin 1806,

the bowl with a fixed strainer, the terminal engraved with a crown above 8 GB Mess', length 33cm, approx. weight 5,1oz.

Formed in Ireland on 25 December 1806, this was one of nine such Garrison Battalions. it consisted of between 600 and 1000 men, and was organized into ten companies. The first appointed commanding officer was Lt. Col. Joseph Gubbins. Its HQ was at Parsonstown, King's County. On the 24 March, 8th Garrison was disbanded.