72nd Highlanders (Duke of Albany’s) Officer’s shoulder belt plate

Good rare Victorian pre 1881 copper gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver crowned thistle wreath with “72” to the centre. Above the Crown, a tri-part scroll inscribed “Duke of Albany’s”; attached to the base of the wreath a scroll “Own” with tablet beneath “Highlanders”. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. Service wear. (Parkyn 477)