Shoulder belt plate

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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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