Victorian 1st Batt Shropshire Rifle Volunteers Officers Belt & Clasp

A good and scarce silvered example with circlet inscribed 1st Shropshire Rifle Volunteers, centre bearing three leopards masks (good crisp detail with light tarnishing),universal rococo ends.
Shellac gloss finished leather belt with light surface cracking( common to leatherwork of this period) with sword hanging hook, leather with light stiffness.
Belonged to a Captain (later Major) R.H.Cholmondeley .
Part of old military family collection dating between 1850-1918.

Code: 50256