The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria

58th (Rutland) Regiment Officer’s Shako Plate 1822-29.
A fine quality example, an eight-pointed die-cast gilt star mounted with a similar facetted silver star, this in turn mounted with a crowned and very ornate pierced gilt decoration, featuring laurel sprays, eight battle honours and central numerals, ‘LVIII’, the pierced area on a ground of black velvet, two loop fasteners (KK 41), good condition £300-£400

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

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Note: The cast back plate increases the weight to more than one would expect for a plate of this period.