NAM.1984-06-102-1

Officer's shoulder belt plate, 1816-1818. Worn by Lt E Kettlewell, 96th (Queen's German) Regiment of Foot. Rectangular gilt copper plate with rounded corners bearing the following silver design in relief: between two laurel sprays the pierced numeral, '96', above which is a frosted scroll bearing the battle honour, 'Peninsula', surmounted by a sphinx with flag resting upon a tablet bearing the battle honour, 'Egypt'. Below all is a frosted scroll bearing the title, 'Queen's Own'. On the reverse a brass hook in each upper corner and a brass stud on lower corner. Scratched and inked in is the name, 'Lt E Kettlewell'. Associated with Egypt and Peninsular War (1808-1814).

Peninsular War (1808-1814)