Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1st West India Regiment Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate c.1820.
A scarce and fine rectangular example with copper gilt back plate, silver overlaid battle honour scrolls ‘Martinique, Guadeloupe, Dominica’, to the centre a gilt crowned strap with ‘West India’ on white enamel ground with floriated ‘1’, to the rear standard hooks and stud fasteners and original leather liner, very good condition, scarce £1,400-£1,800