Georgian The Royal Leicester Regiment Officers Shoulder Belt Plate

Probably unique. This is Parkyn 173. Worn c 1825 a matted gilt plate 99% gilt remains a burnished edge on this a silver hobnailed star above this a separate silver Georgian Crown To the centre a superb gilded tiger 100% gilt over a scroll "Hindoostan" below this the numerals XVII. Complete with the original chamois backing and this still has the retailers lable on it an oval strap with the Royal Arms bedlow this Webb & Sons (Supplier) to The King and the Duke of York Piccadilly London. Never seen another like it and explains why the plate is in such good condition.

Code: 50619