49th (or The Princess Charlotte of Wales’s or Hertfordshire) Regiment Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate c. 1840-55
The engine turned rectangular back plate with burnished edges and gilt mounts featuring a crowned circle (Princess Charlotte of Wales’), in the centre Union sprays ‘49’ and ‘Hertfordshire’, laurel sprays and battle honours on the outside and the Dragon of China at the bottom, complete with hook and stud fasteners and original chamois leather liner, very fine condition £500-£700