Auction Catalogue

26 March 2009

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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№ 561 x

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26 March 2009

Hammer Price:
£130

6th Rajputana Rifles Regiment Officer’s Pouch Belt Plate, Whistle, Guard and Chains, a very fine and scarce example in die-stamped silver plate of crowned laurels pattern, these covered with battle honours, in the centre a Bath style cross, each arm covered in battle honours, in the centre a monogram ‘RPR’, complete with shaped backing plate, four screw post fasteners, 1922-1947; the whistle of large oak spray and rose pattern, double chains and the guard (Hobsons) of lion’s mask and oak spray form, very good condition (2) £150-200

Formed in 1922 from six former regiments hence the profusion of battle honours.