British East India Company, 28th Bengal Native Infantry Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate c.1840-50
A most rare example, the dimpled gilt rectangular back plate with silver mounts, crowned belted strap inscribed ‘REGIMENT’ encircling Roman numerals ‘XXVIII’ on silver disc, all upon a multi-rayed silver star, two rectangular silver plaques below with battle honours ‘ALLYGHUR’ and ‘DELHI . AGRA’, reverse with usual hook and stud fasteners, excellent condition £1,600-£2,000

George McIlroy Collection c.1985.

This regiment had an honorary standard and an extra Jemadar for Allyghur and Delhi, the standard inscribed with the words ‘LAKE’ and ‘VICTORY”. The 28th Bengal Native Infantry mutinied at Shahjehanpore on 31 May 1857.