Eagle Plate
SOLD
Item: Eagle Plate
Use: Federal. 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. The brass front has a very pleasing chocolate brown patina. The rim is complete. The rear retains a complete complement of solder and both loops, which are complete and straight up. Printed in blue ink on the rear is "BERMUDA HUNDRED / (FT DUTTON) / 1967 / FOUND BY E. V. SMITH". There is a small bit of old masking tape residue near the center rear area. The plate has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs.
Recovered: Fort Dutton area of Bermuda Hundred, VA.
Approximate size: 63 mm.
Comments: This excavated eagle plate was acquired directly from the family of E. V. Smith. Mr. Smith, a lifelong Virginia relic hunter, thoughtfully recorded the plate’s location of recovery. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War accoutrement plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC9475
MISSED OUT ON THIS ITEM?
I may have other similar examples not yet listed.
To find out:
Call or Text: 804-873-5462
Email: virginiarelics@comcast.net