Officer's shoulder belt plate, Penrith Local Militia, Cumberland, 1809-1816.
Oval gilt copper plate bearing the following die struck design: upon the centre of an eight-pointed, rayed star a frosted garter with beaded edges bearing the title, 'Penrith Local Militia'. Within the garter is the cypher 'GR' upon a frosted ground. Above the garter, displacing the uppermost point of the star, a monarchial crown.
On the reverse a hook at upper edge and two studs together with a white chamois leather lining.