89th Regiment of Foot Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate c.1840-55.
A very fine and scarce example the rectangular gilt back plate with a narrow burnished rim, thereon silver mounts comprising the crown, sprays of laurel and palm, the Sphinx/Egypt over ‘89’, a triple battle honour scroll at the base (Parkyn Fig.513), standard hook and stud fasteners, very good condition £800-£1,000