Eagle Plate
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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. Eagle plates with two belt attachment loops 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 brown patina with mild hints of underlying toned brass showing through in the high relief areas. There is a small amount of verdigris situated between the eagle's right wing and neck. The rim is fully intact and without any issues. The rear retains a complete complement of solder with both loops straight up. The plate has no breaks, bends, or repairs.
Recovered: Sailor's Creek, VA area (aka Saylor's Creek)
Approximate size: 65 mm.
Reference: Images of similar eagle plates are found in the following Civil War relic reference book:
- "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard Crouch, on page 189.
See above page in additional images.
Comments: This excavated eagle plate will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War accoutrement plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC7974
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