NAM.1983-01-125-1
Waistbelt, with waistbelt clasp, undress uniform, officers’, 2nd Life Guards, 1895 (c). White buff leather. Rectangular waistbelt clasp of gilded brass bearing the following design in relief: a gilded brass circlet within which a border of bows and roundels. Within the border a white metal eight-pointed rayed, faceted star upon the centre of which a Garter bearing the Garter motto, within which a cross. The star has been worn through cleaning. The circlet is flanked by the gilded brass letters LG entwined and reversed. Below all two gilded brass scrolls bearing the battle honours: PENINSULA WATERLOO. Above all, a gilded brass monarchial crown. Gilded brass belt fittings. Almost all the gilding has come aay from the brass fittings. Written on inside of belt the letters HGH.
Peninsular War (1808-1814)
Waterloo, Battle of, 1815 (Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo 1815)