Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1st Bombay European Regiment Officers’ Mess Dinner Plate. A very fine and exceptionally rare example (23 cms) of rococo outline, the white rim decorated with five polychrome panels of Union wreaths interspersed with a plain raised pattern, the central reserve decorated in mauve with an ornate badge of the Regiment, this features the HEIC lion, four battle honours Kirkee, Aden, Seringapatam and Bene-Boo-Alli, additionally ‘1 European Regiment’ and St. Edward’s Crown. The reverse marked ‘Made for Grindlay Christain & Matthews E.I. Agents London’ c. 1830 - 58, slight gilt loss to the outer edge otherwise very fine condition
£350-450