Militaria

7th (or Royal Fusiliers) Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate, a good rococo last pattern plate, as per Parkyn (Fig.114), the two part all gilt plate now lacking the crimson velvet behind the crown and the blue vitreous enamel behind the elements of the Garter Motto, the shaped back plate is riveted to the front and bears two hooks and an horizontal belt locating bar. The separate honour slide and tip not present, the gilt requires careful cleaning and is rubbed on the high points £300-500