British East India Company, 19th Bengal Native Infantry Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate c.1850
A most rare example, the burnished gilt rectangular back plate with silver mounts, ‘BENGAL NAT INFANTRY’ on belted strap around Roman numerals ‘XIX’ within crowned wreath, reverse with usual hook and stud fasteners and leather liner, excellent condition £1,600-£2,000

George McIlroy Collection c.1985.

The 19th Bengal Infantry was disarmed and disbanded at Barrackpore on 31 March 1857.