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16th Bengal Native Infantry, a very fine portrait miniature on ivory by Frederick Buck a junior battalion company officer shown three-quarter front double breasted scarlet coatee is buttoned over buff/yellow stand-up cutaway collar with single lace and button, gold short fringed epaulette white shoulder belt bears oval gilt plate this with crowned strap enclosing ‘16’, scrolls and wreaths at sides and base c1820, contained in a copper gilt frame with black velvet (worn) backing, very good condition £500-600
Note. The British 16th Ft was silver laced at this time, the 19th Bengal had changed their facings and lace from yellow and silver to buff and gold in 1819
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