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Scots Fusilier Guards Victorian Officers Shoulder Belt Plate - worn prior to 1855
£1,500.00
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Scots Fusilier Guards. This scarce Victorian Officers Shoulder Belt Plate was worn prior to 1855. A gilt frosted backplate with burnished gilt border. On this in silver the star of the order of the thistle over a burnished gilt slip. To the centre a gilt strap with 'Nemo Me Impune Lacessit' and a two leaved thistle over green enamel. Displays superbly. Price includes delivery to a UK address. International shipping is extra.
Availability:
In stock
SKU
CX1199969248
This Victorian-era Scots Fusilier Guards officers’ shoulder belt plate reflects a lot of significance in its design and craftsmanship. Here are a few highlights:
Materials and Craftsmanship:
The gilt frosted backplate with the burnished gilt border emphasizes the high level of detail and the prestige associated with such items. The addition of silver for the star of the Order of the Thistle highlights the importance of the Order, Scotland’s highest order of chivalry.
Motto and Symbolism:
The "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" ("No one provokes me with impunity") is a powerful motto historically associated with Scottish regiments, reinforcing their reputation for bravery and defiance. The thistle, especially on green enamel, further connects to Scotland and its rugged yet beautiful landscape.
Historical Context:
Shoulder belt plates like this would have been worn by officers as a part of their dress uniforms, which were both ceremonial and symbolic of rank and heritage. Its production before 1855 makes it particularly rare, given its association with the Scots Fusilier Guards’ early history.