shoulder belt plate, non-commissioned officer, shoulder belt plate
Accession Number
NAM.1984-05-47-1
Description
Shoulder belt plate, possibly NCO's, 1821-1831. Associated with 85th (Bucks Volunteers) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry). Rectangular, white metal, bearing the following cast design: within a frosted garter bearing this title, 'The Kings Light Infantry', the numeral, '85', surmounted by a stringed bugle-horn. Below the garter a scroll bearing the battle honour, 'Peninsula', the whole surmounted by a monarchial crown. On reverse a hook in each upper corner and a stud in each lower corner. Chamois leather lining bearing the following: 'To R.F. Hill 1st. Bn 1821-1831'. Associated with Peninsular War (1808-1814).
Campaigns
Peninsular War (1808-1814)



