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Tankard, trophy
Object type Classification: 77333
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English: Trophy tankard awarded to Thomas Viret Shepherd 109th Regiment, School of Musketry, Hythe, June 1870 pewter; marked near handle- H and S LONDON; inscription- " - Shooting Section - LEFT WING - (badge) SCHOOL OF MUSKETRY HYTHE - June 1870 - fig. Merit 156.43"; nine prizewinner's names listed flanking central inscription- rhs- Lt. A.C. Wellesley, Grenadier Gds; W.F.C.Grey. 34th Regt; G. Mainwaring. 16th; F.B. Dillon. 66th; T.V. Shepherd. 109th; lhs- Ens. E.F. Gilbert. 49th; U.T. Nares (.). 17th (.); Capt. J.G. McRae. Bombay Staff Corps." note- original glass base missing and upper edge of tankard has been cut away
Date 29 Apr 1998; Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901)-English reign; 17 Oct 2005; Circa 1870
institution QS:P195,Q758657
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1998.24.20
Place of creation India; London; Auckland
Credit line Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1998.24.20
Notes trophy tankard awarded to Thomas Viret Shepherd, 109th Regiment Bombay Infantry. "Thomas Viret Shepherd (1845-1916) was born at Auckland, the son of Alexander Shepherd (Colonial Treasurer 1842-1856), educated privately and joined the army as ensign nin the 109th Regiment (1861). He served at home (Britain) and in India til 1863, when he retired with the rank of major and settled in Auckland. There he was adjutant and commandant of the militia district (1883-90) rising to the rank of Colonel. Shepherd was sergeant-at-arms of the House of Representatives (1902-15) and died on 19 Dec. 1916. He married Grace, daughter of Major-general G Shakespear, R.A." From Who's Who in New Zealand, 1908.
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