{"product_id":"silk-regimental-standards-13-antique-cigarette-silks-c-1915-black-watch-irish-scottish-british-regiments","title":"Silk Regimental Standards — 13 Antique Cigarette Silks c.1915 — Black Watch, Irish, Scottish \u0026 British Regiments","description":"\u003cp\u003e📄 Full Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk Regimental Standards — Large-Format Cigarette Silks — c.1915\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA splendid collection of 13 antique silk cigarette cards, each beautifully printed with the regimental colours, battle honours and insignia of famous British, Irish, Scottish and Welsh regiments. Issued during the Great War era, these large-format silks are far scarcer than standard paper cards and remain highly prized by collectors of militaria and cigarette ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎖️ Regiments included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScottish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) — 42nd \u0026amp; 73rd Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Gordon Highlanders — 75th \u0026amp; 92nd Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelsh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Welsh Regiment — 41st \u0026amp; 69th Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) — 7th Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Northumberland Fusiliers — 5th Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Leicestershire Regiment — 17th Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Cheshire Regiment — 22nd Foot — TWO examples included ✅\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Essex Regiment — 44th \u0026amp; 58th Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Gloucestershire Regiment — 28th \u0026amp; 61st Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire) Regiment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧵 Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll silks are intact with bright, vivid colours — truly remarkable for pieces over a century old. Some fraying to edges and minor age wear consistent with the delicate silk material and era; no major damage, no missing pieces. Both Cheshire examples are included as found — one makes a fine display piece, the other a spare or for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in clear protective sleeves, ready for display or further collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💎 Why collect these?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Silk issues are premium — far fewer were produced than paper cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Regimental themes remain perennially sought-after\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Scottish \u0026amp; Irish regiments command particular attention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Wonderful display pieces — framed individually or as a group they make a striking wall feature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• A complete set of these large silks is hard to assemble — this is a substantial and varied selection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honeyburn Books (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58728751366525,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/7458\/0759\/files\/IMG_6563-compressed.jpg?v=1790173438","url":"https:\/\/honeyburnbooks.com\/es\/products\/silk-regimental-standards-13-antique-cigarette-silks-c-1915-black-watch-irish-scottish-british-regiments","provider":"Honeyburn Books (UK)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}