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Shoulder-belt plate, of deputy-lieutenant of Stirlingshire

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made in Edinburgh

Shoulder-belt plate, of deputy-lieutenant of Stirlingshire
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This silver shoulder-belt plate of a deputy-lieutenant of Stirlingshire was made in Edinburgh around 1800 by George Christie.

The badge is engraved 'DEPUTY LIEUTENANT STIRLINGSHIRE' above and below a depiction of Stirling Castle.

In 1794 the government appointed prominent and trusted local men to be Lords Lieutenant and their Deputies in each Scottish county. The creation of this new system of local government control made the raising of a militia possible. The lords lieutenant were the king's official representatives in each county. They were responsible for defence and public order in their counties and wore military-style uniform reflecting this authority.

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