First Regiment of Foot Guards Senior NCO’s Shako Plate 1800-12.
A most rare fine quality example in die-stamped copper gilt, measuring 110mm x 65mm, the plate displays the crowned Garter Proper enclosing the Royal Arms of Great Britain 1801-13, two copper loop fasteners, the gilt fine but not of the highest quality as one might expect for such a plate, the loops with unnecessary small solder strengthening otherwise in very good condition £1,000-£1,400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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This plate is illustrated in the Hawkes Pattern Book. Die Number 5962 and tabulated ‘1st Guards Sunk July 17 1800’. Plates of similar outline but with fretted Garter and Thistle stars are also illustrated Die Numbers 5960 & 5961, tabulated ‘2d Guards’ & ‘3d Guards’ both ‘Sunk July 17 1800.’