plumes, sealed pattern, British, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

plume, label, seal. Plume to the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, comprising a short gather of grey feathers bound at the bottom with thread and mounted on a loop of wire, the lower portion of which serves as a headdress fixing. Label: Working Pattern No: 15126, Specification No: (blank), Catalogue No: CB3354; Designation: Plumes Feather The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Grey; 'Supplies shall differ from this Pattern in the following respects:-'A: Colour & shade as Pattern. The dye to be fast to light and moisture. B: Overall dimensions, size of feathers and attachment to be simlar to pattern.' (Initials) 9-9-54; Approved: (Signature), Date sealed: 28 Jul 1952 (stamped). Reverse: One production notation of 26.7.52. Seal: On a black wool backing a red sealing wax circular seal of the shield from the Arms of the Board of Ordnance encircled Chief Inspector.