Hammer

£580

1st West York Militia Victorian Officer Albert pattern shako plate circa 1844-55. Fine and rare rich gilt crowned star mounted with Garter, across the tail, an ornate ended title scroll; domed silver White Rose of York to centre. Horizontal loops with two pairs of wire behind the crown. Minor crease to 3 o'clock star point otherwise VGC Formed 21st August, 1759 at Leeds. Became 3rd Battalion The King's Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881.