Shako plate, 1830 (c).
Believed to be worn by Gentlemen-at-Arms.
Made of gilt metal and silver.
Within a pierced gilt metal laurel wreath a frosted Garter with roped border bearing the Garter motto.
Within the Garter a silver portcullis with chains in relief upon a domed gilt metal ground. Above all a gilt metal monarchial crown.
On the reverse a copper loop fitting on each side of wreath both covered with some form of glue.
The Gentlemen-at -Arms wore a bell-topped shako until 1848, when a helmet was adopted.