Hammer

£260

Scottish. 1st Royal Lanark Militia Officer's shako plate circa 1855-69. Fine scarce silvered die-stamped crowned star mounted with circlet 1ST ROYAL LANARK MILITIA; thistle spray mounted on lightly domed centre. Two horizontal loops to reverse, one a replacement. Evidence of rear strengthening to crown and loops. Minor service wear. GC Originally raised at Hamilton in 1796, re-designated Royal in 1802 and gained 1st on 5th December 1854. Became 3rd Bn. HLI on 1st July 1881 and divided into two battalions in 1883.