Militia Shoulder Belt Plate - 1808 Pattern, ca. 1820-1833
Item: Militia Shoulder Belt Plate - 1808 Pattern, ca. 1820-1833
Design: Plain
Construction: Cast brass with integral belt hooks. Flat washers peened onto studs.
Condition: Very good, excavated. The plate has a green patina partially covered with a very light layer of encrusted soil residue. The rear retains a portion of the tongue and two studs with washers which are complete. There are no cracks, bends or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown
Approximate size: 52 x 70 mm.
Reference: An example of this militia belt plate is pictured in:
- "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell, on page 58, plate 78.
See above pages in additional images.
Comments: This militia belt plate will be an excellent addition to any excavated pre-Civil War militia buckle, plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC9340
- Price:
- $395.00
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