Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

42nd Royal Highland Regiment Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate c. 1850-81, a good quality example, the engine turned back plate with a burnished rim, thereon a silver star of the Order of the Thistle and in gilt crowned thistle sprays, the motto of the Order of the Thistle with silver ‘42’ in the centre, below the thistle sprays a gilt Sphinx, complete with two hook and two stud fasteners, very good condition £300-400