Gordon Highlanders Officers Shoulder Belt Plate c.1840-81.
Rectangular gilt back plate with silver mounted Order of the Thistle and Battle Honours, to the centre a Thistle wreath, regimental title and XCLII, Egyptian Sphinx below, standard hook and stud fasteners to the rear, gilt tarnished, otherwise good condition £200-£240

A description of this item appears in Parkyn, page 295.