waistbelt clasp, waistbelt clasp
Accession Number
NAM.1970-06-22-1
Description
Waistbelt clasp, gilt metal, 1857 (c) of Lt Col Robert Chester, 7th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry. With a belt fitting of foliate design. Upon a central circular plate a white metal badge. Within a laurel wreath, with a scroll superimposed upon its base, bearing the battle honour, 'AVA', the decorated Roman numerals, 'VII', surmounted by a monarchial crown. Associated with Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) and 1st Burma War (1824-1826).
Campaigns
1st Burma War (1824-1826), Indian Mutiny (1857-1859)