THE SHAM FIGHT

Limited Edition Fine Art Print

Sir Knight Alfred Buller Memorial RBP 1000 in partnership with Altnaveigh House have released for sale a limited edition of 1000 fine art prints depicting the famous Sham Fight held annually in Scarva on 13th July.

This collectable print is priced at £ 100 + p&p, view full pricing and postage & packaging details (PDF 21KB).The print size is 680mm x 480mm (roughly B2 size) and is unmounted and unframed. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist and issued complete with a personalised Certificate of Authenticity (PDF 536KB) together with a short history of the Sham Fight (PDF 521KB). This print has been reproduced to the highest quality by award winning printers Nicholson & Bass in Mallusk. All proceeds raised will benefit the Sham Fight Committee and the Altnaveigh House Project.

The official launch was held on Saturday 31st October 2009 in Scarvagh House and orders are now being taken.

Contact details to order or book your preferred number:

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The Sham Fight in Scarva has been re-enacted in various forms for around 200 years. Initially to commemorate a local "battle" before developing into - firstly an official Orange Order parade and later the respected and highly acclaimed 13th July Royal Black Procession - recognised across the world.

In 2009, Banbridge 'folk artist' Bruce White was commissioned to capture, in acrylics, the spirit and essence of this spectacle. This unique painting provides a permanent record of the tremendous 're-enactment' that unfolds each year. Set against the serene backdrop of Scarvagh House, the artist has successfully brought all of the 'key players' together - King William and King James on the banks of the Boyne, the Grand Old Spanish Chestnut under which King William slept 'en route' to the Boyne, the Flags, Guns and Smoke, the respective Armies - in fact, everything that one would associate with Scarva on the 13th July.

The original painting, held in trust by the Imperial Grand Black Chapter, is on display in the Institution's Headquarters, Brownlow House, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, BT67 9BJ, Northern Ireland.

This offering presents an opportunity for Individuals, Private Preceptories, District Preceptories and Grand Black Chapters to secure a unique portrayal of a historic event of International significance and is guaranteed not to be reprinted. This production and print distribution has the full support of the Imperial Grand Black Chapter of the British Commonwealth.

Download an information leaflet for your Lodge or Preceptory (PDF 1.4MB)