Clasp
1750-1800 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Object Type
This engraved silver plaque comes from the waist-belt of an English military uniform. It was attached to the belt by four studs at the back and is of a type commonly in use in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The position of the inscription and monogram indicate that the plate was worn at the waist rather than on the shoulder.
Ownership & Use
During the wars with France that lasted from 1793 to 1815, the possibility of a French invasion was a serious threat to British security. Many local Volunteer units were raised, often by local landowners inspired with patriotic zeal. This form of belt-plate was popular with the officers of a Volunteer company and the Latin motto Pro ares et focis ('For hearth and home') was very common.
The Volunteer company with which this belt-plate was associated was almost certainly raised in Yorkshire. The monogram engraved on the plate is likely to be that of the Brooke family, perhaps the father of the donor who presented it to the museum in 1864.
This engraved silver plaque comes from the waist-belt of an English military uniform. It was attached to the belt by four studs at the back and is of a type commonly in use in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The position of the inscription and monogram indicate that the plate was worn at the waist rather than on the shoulder.
Ownership & Use
During the wars with France that lasted from 1793 to 1815, the possibility of a French invasion was a serious threat to British security. Many local Volunteer units were raised, often by local landowners inspired with patriotic zeal. This form of belt-plate was popular with the officers of a Volunteer company and the Latin motto Pro ares et focis ('For hearth and home') was very common.
The Volunteer company with which this belt-plate was associated was almost certainly raised in Yorkshire. The monogram engraved on the plate is likely to be that of the Brooke family, perhaps the father of the donor who presented it to the museum in 1864.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, plated and engraved |
| Brief description | Silver belt clasp from a volunteer soldier uniform with a monogram possibly for a member of the Brooke family from Yorkshire. England, c. 1750-1800. |
| Dimensions |
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| Gallery label | British Galleries:
The monogram on this clasp consists of the letters 'JMB'. These were almost certainly the initials of the original owner. The clasp comes from the waist-belt of an English military uniform. It would have belonged to an officer, as the clasp is silver rather than brass.(27/03/2003) |
| Credit line | Given by the Rev. R. Brooke |
| Object history | Part of a Volunteer uniform. Made in England |
| Summary | Object Type This engraved silver plaque comes from the waist-belt of an English military uniform. It was attached to the belt by four studs at the back and is of a type commonly in use in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The position of the inscription and monogram indicate that the plate was worn at the waist rather than on the shoulder. Ownership & Use During the wars with France that lasted from 1793 to 1815, the possibility of a French invasion was a serious threat to British security. Many local Volunteer units were raised, often by local landowners inspired with patriotic zeal. This form of belt-plate was popular with the officers of a Volunteer company and the Latin motto Pro ares et focis ('For hearth and home') was very common. The Volunteer company with which this belt-plate was associated was almost certainly raised in Yorkshire. The monogram engraved on the plate is likely to be that of the Brooke family, perhaps the father of the donor who presented it to the museum in 1864. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 936-1864 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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