Militia Panel Plate Waist Belt Buckle 1855-1865
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Item: Militia Panel Plate Waist Belt Buckle 1855-1865
Construction: Die-struck rolled brass with applied brass tongue.
Design: The front shows a well-defined spread wing eagle clutching arrows in its left talons with an olive branch in its right talons. Surrounding the eagle at is border is a wreath and twelve stars.
Condition: Very good, non-excavated, missing tangs. The brass has a very pleasing dark toned patina. A very tiny crack/hole appears in the rim at the 12 o'çlock position. The rear retains its brass tongue and belt attachment bar. There are no bends or repairs.
Approximate size: 56 x 81 mm.
Reference: A similar example of this militia panel plate is pictured in:
- "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell, on page 260, plate 412.
A scan of the above noted reference book page is included in the additional images.
Comments: This buckle will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War buckle, plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC8704
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