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Provost's chain of office, Stranraer Burgh

Period:
20th Century
Date:
1900
Description:
Regalia worn by the Provost in the Burgh of Stranraer.  The centrepiece depicts the crest of the Burgh.  On the reverse of each shield in the chain is the name of each Provost and the year of his office.
Materials/Media:
gold, silver, ceramic
Source:
Stranraer Museum
Digital Number:
SRAC035a-e
Copyright:
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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Presented by Lord Dalrymple 1900.  Provosts named: Lord Dalrymple 1900-1903; Lord Stair 1903-1909; Robert Young 1909-1914; Wm. Fox 1914-1916; John Waddell 1928-1933; Robert Murray 1933-1938; George W McDowell 1938-1947; Andrew Ewing 1947-1951; William Dyer 1951-1954; Alfred A Walker 1954-1960; Randolph E Caughie 1960-1963; Alexander Murray 1963-1966; James Brown 1966-1969; James J Wales 1969-1972; Mrs Molly Murray 1972-1975.  Six shields blank.