NAM.1979-02-89-1

Other ranks’ shoulder belt plate, Rutland Militia, 1840-1855 (c) Brass, made by Joseph Nutting, 1850 (c) Mounted upon a plain rectangular plate, a monarchial crown with a scroll. Four flat hook fittings on reverse. The shoulder belt plate was discontinued in 1855 when the shoulder belt was replaced by waistbelts for both officers and other ranks.