Original British Early 19th Century Cross Belt Plate from the 72nd Highland Regiment of Foot Snider Rifles & Bayonets Original Item: Heavy

Original Item: Heavy

Major-General Sir William Macpherson of the RAMC wrote the official Medical History of the War (HMSO 1922)

The web elastic chinstrap is present (normally missing) and fully functional

complete with full documentation and offered in very good condition considering its age

found herself stranded in an unfavourable position and exposed to French fire for so long that she had to retreat

Original British Early 19th Century Cross Belt Plate from the 72nd Highland Regiment of Foot Snider Rifles & Bayonets Original Item: HeavyOriginal Item: Only One Available. A Cross Belt plate was worn on the white buff belt slung across an Infantryman's shoulder and chest, very often to carry his ammunition pouch. In the case of Officers, the Cross Belt plate was used to carry the Infantry Sword. The plate displays the Royal Crown over regimental designation 72, surrounded by laurel leaves, and the DUKE OF ALBANY'S OWN HIGHLANDERS on the top and bottom. The plate measures just over 2 3