Federal "Jeff Davis" Hat Plate
Item: Federal "Jeff Davis" Hat Plate
Construction: Stamped thin sheet brass.
Condition: Good, excavated. The brass has developed into a brown patina. The body of the plate is slightly convex. A small portion of the olive branch held in the eagle's left talons is missing There are a couple of hairline fractures and pinholes primarily visible if held up to a light. A portion of one of the attachment wires is present. Otherwise, the plate is solid with no repairs.
Approximate size: 1-13/16 x 2-1/2 inches.
Recovered: Chesterfield County, VA.
Reference: Similar examples can be found in the following relic reference books:
- "American Military Headgear Insignia" by J. Duncan Campbell and Michael J. O'Donnell on page 211.
- "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War 1861-1865" by Stanley S. Phillips on page 93.
- "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard R. Crouch on page 151.
See above pages in the additional images.
Comments: This "Jeff Davis" hat plate will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War insignia or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC11856
- Price:
- $125.00
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