Officer's Belt-plate c1850


The belt plate became more decorative by 1833 and a plate similar to this was worn. In 1840 they reverted to a plainer version similar to the 1820 type. In 1848 they revived the 1833 version but changed the honour NIVELLE to NIVE.


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