18th (The Royal Irish) Regiment Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate c.1800.
A fine Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate c.1800, oval gilt back plate with a raised bearded rim, in the centre raised crown and pierced strap ‘Virtutis Namurcensis Præmium’, with Maid and Harp balanced on a shamrock leaf, the whole resting on a ground of blue enamel, complete with hook and studs to the rear, very good condition, rare £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Fine Militaria from the Collection of the Late Robert W. Tilling.

View
Collection