Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Royal Regiment of Artillery Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate 1837-49
A very fine example, the engine turned rectangular back plate with a burnished rim, gilt mounts comprise the Royal Arms of Great Britain 1837-1901, a scroll ‘Ubique’ a cannon and a further scroll, ‘Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt’, complete with hook and stud fasteners, the original leather liner with period ink inscription, ‘Old Artillery Blt. plate changed on 19th Febry. 1849, a waist belt having been substituted, Major John McDougall Septr. 24th 1849’, very fine condition £600-£800