Original British Early 19th Century Cross Belt Plate from the 57th Regiment of Foot Spanish Militaria with an extremely rare hanger

with an extremely rare hanger

the 30 round magazine was the most common

some closed to the right

The 9th Queen's Royal Lancers

Original British Early 19th Century Cross Belt Plate from the 57th Regiment of Foot Spanish Militaria with an extremely rare hangerOriginal 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. This plate displays the Royal Crown over 57, which surrounded by laurel leaves and placed under the Battle Honor for ALBUHERA, gained in the Peninsula War (1809 1814). Measures just over 2 1 2"