Army takes command of silver collection

AN HISTORIC collection of regimental silver with strong links to North Cork was handed over to the army yesterday.

The Sunday’s Well Boating and Tennis Club presented the collection, which dates from the first Boer War to the army’s museum at Collins Barracks.

The collection includes the South African Cup, which was presented by officers who fought in the first Boer War, wine coolers, candle sticks, tankards, writing sets, tureens (covered serving dish) and a ladle.