57th Bengal Native Infantry Officer’s Waist Belt Clasp c.1855-57, a most rare and very fine example of slightly variable two-part 1855 pattern, the gilt central disc with silver mount comprising a crowned circular strap ‘Bengal Native Infantry’ enclosing ‘57’ wreath od rose, thistle and shamrock surrounds, scroll at the base ‘Assam’, matching benchmarks ‘12’, excellent condition £200-£240

The 57th Regiment Bengal N.I. was raised in 1815 (late 1st Battalion 29th N.I.) and mutinied at Ferozepore on 14 May 1857.