Dhal, Indian/ Nepalese shield.
Black lacquered hide, slightly ovoid, convex with recurved lip; red wool fabric pad in centre of inside.
Attached leather thongs have been replaced by woven red and white string; four spirally fluted bosses of silver attached to outer ends of studs in a central quatrefoil; domed and flanged boss bearing inscription near edge of shield.
Associated with Capt John Fenton, 87th (Prince of Wales's Own Irish) Regiment of Foot.
Inscription refers to the capture of the shield at Muckerunpore (Makwanpur), Gurkha (Nepal) War (1814-1816).