Original British Early 19th Century Cross Belt Plate from the 57th Regiment of Foot MG 34 Feed Assembly It measures was 41 inches

It measures was 41 inches (1

This was vital for winter conditions where contact by bare flesh on cold metal could cause severe injury

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its ammunition and spare parts

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Original British Early 19th Century Cross Belt Plate from the 57th Regiment of Foot MG 34 Feed Assembly It measures was 41 inchesOriginal 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. This plate displays the Royal Crown over 57, which surrounded by laurel leaves and placed under the Battle Honor for ALBUHERA, gained in the Peninsula War (1809 1814). Measures just over 2 1 2"