Reproduction of an other ranks shako plate, 1838 (c).
Associated with 4th Regiment of Bengal Light Cavalry.
Gilt brass Maltese Cross, frosted with raised frosted border with burnished edges.
On uppermost border, the battle honour, 'Laswaree'.
On the bottom border the battle honour, 'Bhurtpore'.
Upon the centre of the cross a frosted garter with burnished edges bearing the title, 'Bengal Light Cavalry'.
Within the garter a laurel wreath encircling the Roman numeral, 'IV', upon a frosted domed ground.
On reverse on each transverse arm of the cross, a brass ring fitting.
Associated with 2nd Maratha War (1803-1805).