Hammer

£480

1st Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles Edwardian Officer's 1905/6 HM silver pouch belt plate. Fine scarce die-stamped example by J & Co (Jennens). Laurel sprays surmounted by Prince of Wales' plumes and bearing honour scrolls. To the centre, mounted on the backplate, silver 1 over crossed kukris with strung bugle below. Below the sprays, a scroll PRINCE OF WALES'S OWN GURKHA RIFLES. Four screw posts to reverse. Both plate and backplate with matching hallmarks. VGC Became 1st Prince of Wales Own Gurkha Rifles in 1906 when he visited India, then 1st King George’s Own Gurkha Rifles when he ascended the throne upon Edward VII’s death in 1910.