Eagle Plate
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Item: Excavated US Eagle Plate
Use: Eagle plates, also known as breast plates, shoulder belt plates, and cross belt plates, were displayed on the belt that held the soldier's cartridge box. They were purely ornamental and proudly worn by Union soldiers with the belt slung over the shoulder and across the chest. See the additional images in this listing for an image showing its use.
Construction: Die stamped thin sheet brass with solder fill and two iron wire loops.
Condition: Good. The brass face has a dusty brown patina with a few areas of light green. The rim shows very slight edge wear. The rear has a near complete complement of solder with a solid bulge near the center likely resulting from expansion due to time out in the elements. The wire attachment loops are missing. The plate has not been cleaned, has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs.
Recovered: Culpeper County, VA
Approximate size: 62 mm.
Comments: The plate is being offered is in nearly the same state that it was in when it was recovered, as the digger did little cleaning, if any, to his relics. If you like the recently "dug" appearance, then this relic will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC8124
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