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Old 18-09-08, 09:09 AM
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Third West York Militia Shoulder Belt Plate c 1803


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Old 18-09-08, 09:19 AM
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That's lovely. The back plate would originally have been gilded I suppose. Are the mounts silver? And what's the red centre - it can't be a ruby? Can it?
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Old 18-09-08, 09:30 AM
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yes it is a ruby and as silver mounts

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Old 18-09-08, 09:57 AM
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Imagine going to war wearing something like that. Not that the 3rd West Yorks Militia would have done much in that line.
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Old 18-09-08, 01:26 PM
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This is simply wonderful. Any history with it? Who wore it etc??
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Have just stumbled across a reference and picture to this.

"Officers Cross Belt Plate, with Garter and White Rose (Silver) worn 1811-1852"

It's in G A Raikes Book, 1876

Just fabulous!!
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Old 21-01-11, 08:23 PM
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Is this from Yorkshire in England or York County in Upper Canada?
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Old 21-01-11, 09:05 PM
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Yorkshire, England. I found it when looking for another item I have which might be Canada. Still no success identifying it

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