War of 1812 Militia Shoulder Belt Plate - Sackets Harbor - Published
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Item: War of 1812 Militia Shoulder Belt Plate - Sackets Harbor - Published
Construction: Thick cast brass plate with slight convex curve and polished front. Cast studs and tongue applied to back.
Condition: Excellent, excavated. The solid heavy brass belt plate has a pleasing dull-toned patina. The rim is in good shape. All belt attachment hooks are present. Printed on the rear in black ink is "SACKET'S HARBOR / NY". There are no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs.
Recovered: Sackets Harbor, NY
Approximate size: 63 x 84 mm.
Reference: This is the actual belt plate pictured in the following reference book:
- "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell, on page 60, plate 83.
See the above page in the additional images.
Comments: At one time this buckle was in the well-known collection of James A. Hart. Several buckles and plates from his collection were included as fine examples in the above-mentioned reference book. A pre-owned copy of this book is also available, just let me know if interested. In addition to the buckle's historical significance, what I also appreciate is its early manufactured fine finished front and crude finished rear. This published belt plate will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War buckle or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC7016
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