Officer’s shoulder belt plate, 2nd Somerset Militia, 1825 (c).
Silver and gilt, three piece, cast and die struck.
Rectangular silver plate with square corners bearing the design: superimposed upon an eight-pointed, rayed star (gilt), the 1814-1837 Royal Coat of Arms in silver with crest, supporters and motto.
Mounts secured by loops and wire.
Fixing two lugs and two hooks.
From a collection of badges associated with the English Militia.
From the collection of Maj H G Parkyn.