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Title Georgian officer's shoulder belt plate, Thoresby Volunteers
Nationality British
Period c 1796
Sold

Fine example of a late 18th-century volunteer officer's SBP, die struck bronze with a fire gilt finish. Thoresby is a small town near Retford in Nottinghamshire. This is one of a small group of perhaps 20 die struck examples of Georgian volunteer plates; the rest were almost always engraved in a gilt or silver finish.



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[Militaria : Badges : British : 18th Century]

testimonials

My order arrived this morning, thanks for the prompt delivery.

Two excellent original pieces, I must say.

Buckle is in minty condition retaining so much detail esp plummage on eagle's neck and chest, like to see those 'creases' on the legs also... a beautiful example of an early O&C buckle.

Belt is very interesting, rather thin, CROUPON stamped and also behind the tongue...maybe Allegmeine but no SS markings as you state. Beautiful piece none the less.

Thanks for a speedy transaction Chris, I am very happy with my purchase :)

B M, United Kingdom, 26.10.2018

Very pleased with it [the bayonet].

R P, UK, 31.08.2017

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