Parkyn H.G. Shoulder-Belt Plates and Buttons

Aldershot: Gale & Polden, 1956. - 350 pgs. For over 30 years this was the only book on this subject. It places on record some of the many changes in the design of the shoulder-belt plates and buttons worn by the British Army. It gives details of change in titles, and dates of battle honours awarded during the period when the shoulder-belt plates were worn. The design of buttons are covered up to 1911 with all their various changes. An average entry for one regiment can show up to ten different examples. This reprint adds additional photographic examples as an appendix.