Eagle Plate - Excavated High Quality
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Item: US Eagle Plate - Excavated High Quality
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: Excellent, excavated. Its brass face has an even rich olive-brown patina over a highly detailed, well-defined eagle clutching arrows in its right talon and an olive branch in its left. The rim is in great shape. The rear has a near full complement of solder with minor surface flaking in areas of the rim. Both iron attachment loops are complete and straight-up. The plate has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown
Approximate size: 64 mm.
Comments: If you are looking for an exceptionally nice eagle plate, then this one is for you. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC8733
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