Original British Early 19th Century Cross Belt Plate from the 72nd Highland Regiment of Foot Category_Martini-Henry Rifles It is well marked (1943

It is well marked (1943 dated) in excellent condition and totally inert

as many armies from Russia

had previouslyi been organized into a regiment and

un-split leather toe) and canvas adjustable extension frog for use on horseback

(According to a story told by a veteran regarding a training accident which occured whilst he was an instructor at Salzwedel

Original British Early 19th Century Cross Belt Plate from the 72nd Highland Regiment of Foot Category_Martini-Henry Rifles It is well marked (1943Original Item: Only One Available. A Cross Belt plate was worn on the white buff belt slung across an Infantryman's shoulder and chest, very often to carry his ammunition pouch. In the case of Officers, the Cross Belt plate was used to carry the Infantry Sword. The plate displays the Royal Crown over regimental designation 72, surrounded by laurel leaves, and the DUKE OF ALBANY'S OWN HIGHLANDERS on the top and bottom. The plate measures just over 2 3