Eagle Plate - Large Carved "US"
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Item: Eagle Plate - Large Carved "US"
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. They 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 with its detailed eagle motif has a very pleasing rich brown patina is basically flawless. The rim is complete with no issues. The rear retains both of its iron attachment loops and the majority of its solder, with the exception of a period carved-out trench like area. The solder is solid and secure. The large letters "US", of period design, are found clearly carved into the plate's rear. The plate has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs.
Recovered: Murfreesboro, TN
Approximate size: 65 mm.
Comments: This excavated eagle plate with carved letters "US" will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War accoutrement plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC332
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