Hammer

£260

49th (Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer shoulder belt plate circa 1842.
Good rare interim gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver crowned strap PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES REG. resting on QUEENS TOWN scroll with China Dragon on CHINA below; central 49 over Union spray. Two hooks and two studs. Gilt worn. GC Under Cardwell reforms became 1st Bn. Berkshire Regiment 1.7.1881