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; 9th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry Officers’ Mess Dessert Plate. A very rare and magnificent example (22.8 cms) of rococo outline, the border profusely decorated in gold and cobalt blue, six panels of gold and salmon pink depending into the reserve, in the centre an oval strap ‘Regiment.N.I.’ enclosing ‘9’. The reverse with two small impressed marks, (stated to be Minton), c. 1858 - 70, excellent condition (2) £150-200