49th (Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate circa 1842
A good rare interim gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver crowned strap PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES REG. resting on QUEENS TOWN scroll with China Dragon on CHINA below; central 49 over Union spray.
Two hooks and two studs.
Gilt worn.
GC
Under Cardwell reforms became 1st Bn. Berkshire Regiment 1.7.1881.
