British East India Company, 19th Bengal Native Infantry Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate c.1840-50
A most rare example, the burnished gilt rectangular back plate with silver mounts, ‘BENGAL NAT: INFANTRY’ on belted strap encircling ‘19’, all within crowned wreath, empty scroll below, no battle honours, reverse stamped with maker’s marks of Hamilton & Co, Calcutta, usual hook and stud fasteners, very good condition £1,600-£2,000

George McIlroy Collection c.1985.

The regiment was disarmed and disbanded at Barrackpore on 31 March 1857.