US Belt Plate - Rare Medium Size

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This excavated medium size US belt plate is a rare find. Large size US belt plates typically measure around 55 x 86 mm. with the small size plates measuring around 40 x 71 mm. The medium size plates measure around 46 x 77 mm. Taking the rim damage into account, this example would have measured approximately that size. With its rim damage, it measures approximately 41 x 71 mm. The smaller size puppy paw hook arrangement on the rear also indicates that this is indeed the medium style plate and not a large style US plate. Small size plates did not use puppy paw style hooks. The brass face is very attractive with its nice even light green patina. All three attachment hooks are solidly present with one stud out of place. The lead is solid with some loss at the areas of missing rim. An example of this plate with the same letter style and size can be found in the second edition of O'Donnell and Campbell's "American Military Belt Plates", as plate 514 on page 318. This relic was excavated, with permission, at Harrison's Landing in Charles City County, VA., by the late Gene Cooley.

Product Code:: PC3088

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