The Royal Ulster Rifles Mid Victorian Officers Shoulder Belt Plate. Parkyn 506 in burnished gilt with silver ornaments worn prior to 1855. Gilt Superb Condition. Price includes overnight tracked delivery to a UK address.
The Royal Ulster Rifles was a regiment of the British Army with a history dating back to 1793. During the mid-Victorian era (roughly the 1850s to 1870s), military uniforms and accouterments underwent various changes. Shoulder belt plates were a significant part of military dress during this period, serving both a functional and decorative purpose. These plates typically featured regimental insignia, including the regiment's name, number, and often a crest or other distinctive symbols.