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Kast
1675-1690
1941.914
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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British sword shoulder-belt plate found in Canada
Object name
British sword shoulder-belt plate found in Canada
Date
1780-1800
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 6.7 x 4.8 cm )
Description
Brass sword shoulder-belt plate; rectangular plate with the name, Roman numeral, and battalion number of its regiment engraved on front; hook and two studs on back.
Object Number
INV.5889.1
Marks
engraved: (1), on front: "ROYAL/LX/AMERICANS"; in bottom left corner: "1st" bottom right corner: "BN" (1st Battalion, 60th British Regiment, Royal Americans)
Gallery Label
This plate was found on Wolfe's Island in the St. Lawrence River in Canada. The plate was fastened to an officer's sword belt, which was slung over the shoulder.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
