Confederate Saddle Pommel Shield

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Item: Confederate Saddle Pommel Shield
Use: Decorative device attached to saddle pommel.
Construction: Stamped thin sheet brass with stamped letters "CS". 
Approximate size: 1-1/2 x 1-3/4 inches.
Condition: Excellent, excavated. Very pleasing deep rich chocolate brown patina. No bends, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown
Reference: Similar examples of this shield can be found in the following relic reference books: 

  • "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" by Stanley S. Phillips on page 80.
  • "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard Crouch on page 139.

Comments: This CS saddle pommel shield is by far one of the finest examples I have had the pleasure of handling. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War cavalry or general relic collection. 

Product Code:
PC8922

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