Officer's shoulder belt plate, 12th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry, 1838 (c)

Rectangular gilt metal plate bearing the following design in relief: upon the centre of an eight-pointed, rayed faceted silver star, a gilt metal laurel wreath within which is a frosted gilt metal garter bearing the title, 'Infantry'.
Within the garter, the silver numeral, '12', upon a gilt metal domed ground.
Below the laurel wreath is a scroll bearing the battle honour, 'Ava'.
Above the garter is a gilt metal monarchial crown.
On reverse are a hook in each upper corner and a stud in each lower corner.
Associated with 1st Burma War (1824-1826).