US Militia Small Oval Belt Plate ca. 1835-1845 - Published in Two Reference Books
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Item: US Militia Small Oval Belt Plate ca. 1835-1845 - Published in Two Reference Books
Design: Non-regulation raised spread-wing eagle with stars in shield, olive branch, multiple arrows and no tail feathers, all on a plain field.
Construction: Die-struck rolled brass plate with iron wire hooks soldered on the back.
Condition: Very good, non-excavated, hooks present. The plate has a pleasing mellow brass patina. The rim has minor bending primarily above the eagle. The wire hooks are secure to the rear. There are no cracks, breaks or repairs.
Approximate size: 47 x 64 mm.
Reference: This plate IS THE EXAMPLE pictured in the following buckle and belt plate reference books:
- "Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795-1874", by Sydney C. Kerksis on page 220, figure 214. (published 1974)
- "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell, on page 352, Plate 576. (published 1996)
(A copy of either book may also be available for sale to accompany this plate, contact me for availability and price.)
See above pages, including side by side comparisons, in additional images.
Comments: This buckle was in the collection of, and acquired directly from, Norm Flayderman who was a well-known collector, dealer and author for more than 60 years. According to "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell, this plate "likely adorned a shoulder belt or cartridge box flap" and that "it appears that an iron backing was removed and the belt hooks added". There is something very special about owning the example in the book that other collectors refer to and admire. This plate will be an excellent published addition to any excavated Civil War plate, buckle, or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC194
- Price:
- $750.00
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