Shoulder belt plate

This shoulder belt plate was worn by an officer of the 75th Highland Regiment. It dates from between around 1816 and 1829.

The plate's design incorporates a tiger to commemorate the regiment's service in India between 1788 and 1806.

The 75th Highland Regiment was raised in Stirlingshire by Robert Abercromby of Tullibody.

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Online ID:	000-100-008-050-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland M.1939.118
Date:	Between around 1816 and 1829 c. 1816 - 1829
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Dimensions:	93 mm H x 74 mm W
What:
Subject:	Badges and insignia
Who:	75th Regiment of Foot (British land forces)
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Description:	75th Regiment of Foot - Officer's belt plate, c. 1816 - 1829
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