British East India Company, 12th Bengal Native Infantry Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate c.1845
A most rare example, the burnished gilt rectangular back plate with silver mounts, ‘CARNATIC’ on belted strap around Roman numerals ‘XII’ within crowned wreath, battle honours ‘Laswaree’ and ‘Ferozeshah’ on scroll below, reverse with usual hook and stud fasteners and leather liner, excellent condition £1,600-£2,000

George McIlroy Collection c.1985.

The 12th Bengal Native Infantry was later granted the battle honour for Sobraon. The Left Wing mutinied at Jhansi on 5-6 June 1857; the Right Wing mutinied at Mowgong on 9 June 1857.