The change of uniform style in 1855 meant that the sword belt was no longer slung from the right shoulder, but worn around the waist, over the tunic. Field officers and adjutants were usually mounted so they already carried their sword slung from a waist-belt but the clasp was changed to this pattern for them as well as the company officers. Initially, in 1855 it was worn with a white leather waist-belt for all occasions, but in 1874 officers were permitted to wear a gold laced belt for dress occasions. The clasp was not worn by Highland regiments or Rifle regiments.
The central part of the circular design is gilt, with a silver crown and number 10. This was attached to the end of the belt on the right, and slotted into the circular silver strap inscribed NORTH LINCOLN REGIMENT which was attached to the end of the belt on the left side. In 1881 the title of the regiment changed and the clasp had a Sphinx instead of the crown and 10
