A scarce 73rd Regt. Officer’s shoulder belt plate, c.1850-55, of copper and silver. Mounted with a crown over demisprays of thistle and laurel, the regimental number absent, battle honour scrolls above and below: ‘Mangalore’ and ‘Seringapatum’, and ‘Waterloo’ scroll at the base. Original hook and stud fixings verso. No gilt remains.