A George III Regimental silver marrow scoop

A George III Regimental silver marrow scoop, the 2nd Royal Lancashire Militia,

by Eley, Fearn and Chawner, London 1804,

the reverse of the bowl with the Regimental badge, length 25.2cm, approx. weight 2.8oz.

It was raised in Liverpool in 1797 and in 1798 was placed on the establishment of militias. In 1881 it became the 3rd Bn. the King's (Liverpool) Regiment. In 1953 the militia was disbanded.