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Loyal Anglesey Volunteers.
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Description
Extremely rare other ranks brass 1797-1802 oval shaped cross-belt plate with hook and stud fittings to the reverse. The Prince of Wales's plumes above the date ' 1797' to the centre of a roped border bearing the title, ' Loyal Paris Mountain Volunteers'. Formed from the labour force of the Parys Mountains copper mines near Amlwch Anglesey. {Note difference in spelling of Paris} {Traces only of original finish remain}