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

Original Item: Heavy

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

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

Most nickel plating worn away through years of use

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