34th Foot The Cumberland (Border) Regiment Officers Post 1845 Shoulder Belt Plate

This pattern was adopted circa 1845. When the battle honour Arroyo dos Molinas was added. It was worn until 1855. The backing plate in bright gilt (some wear) on this a large 6 pointed silver hobnailed star, on this a gilt crown surmounting a silver Maltese Cross on the arms of the cross battle honours Peninsula, Vittoria, Orthes, Nivelle, Albuhera, Nive, Pyrenees. to the centre the numerals 34 in silver over a silver backing plate. Arroyo dos Molinas on scroll to bottom. Leather backing to rear.