United Kingdom. A Wiltshire Militia Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate, c.1830 Auction Archive (1873-1905 issue)

(1873-1905 issue)

measuring 48 mm (w) x 72 mm (h) inclusive of its tri-leaf suspension

overlaid by red wool

It is flanked on each side by a ventilation hole with a slightly raised edge

The obverse ricasso bears an etched maker’s mark of “БУЛАМ”

United Kingdom. A Wiltshire Militia Officer's Shoulder Belt Plate, c.1830 Auction Archive (1873-1905 issue)A regulation officer's design dating from the late Georgian to early Victorian period, featuring a silvered bronze convex plate with hand etched faceted star with bronze gilt Garter sounded adorned by crown and with fin red enameled centre, reverse with due sliders as well as dual 'puppy paws' with pins three pins affixing front plate, measuring 94. 19 mm (h) x 75. 64 mm (w), with signs of period wear, remains near very fine.