Canada, British North America. A Rare War Of 1812 Infantry Shoulder Belt Plate United Republic of 40 mm x 17 mm

40 mm x 17 mm

the Protestant branch of the Johanniterorden (Johanniter Order)

The demi-Pegasus represents the white horse on the downs near Yatesbury

" at the base

Overall excellent example

Canada, British North America. A Rare War Of 1812 Infantry Shoulder Belt Plate United Republic of 40 mm x 17 mmNorth American made, in bronze, consisting of an oval plate, the obverse bearing an etched monogram of King George III, the reverse with a tongue clip and dual studs for attachment to a belt, unmarked but a variation manufactured from approximately 1800 until 1820, measuring 55 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), a ground dug example in very fine condition.