Confederate Militia Belt Plate with Arrow Hooks and Leather Belt Portion
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Item: Confederate Militia Belt Plate with Arrow Hooks and Leather Belt Portion
Construction: Sheet brass.
Condition: Very good, excavated. This rectangular plate has a pleasing mixed dusty green patina. Both rim and rear are in great shape with its brass arrow hooks in place. Tightly secured under the single hook is a portion of the leather waist belt. The plate has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown.
Approximate size: 48 x 74 mm.
Reference: A similar example is pictured in the following reference book:
- "Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates" by Lon W. Keim, M.D., page 75, Figure 93.
See the above pages in the additional images.
Comments: According to "Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates" by Lon W. Keim, M.D., page 50:
"Plain rectangular brass waist belt plates saw widespread use by Confederates in all theatres of the war. These simple but attractive plates were easily produced, and featured belt hooks either cast with the plate or soldered onto the reverse. Many specimens were personalized with soldiers' names and unit designations engraved or scratched onto the surface."
This style militia belt plate is only the second one I have encountered with arrow hooks and is considered a rare. This type of hook design is typically found on oval US belt buckles. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War plate, buckle, or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC544
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