Excavated U.S. pattern belt plate. The brass skin is complete with no nicks or dents and exhibiting a mostly green patina with dirt remaining on face. The “US” stands out. The lead backing is intact. The three hooks are complete on the back.  There are two “digger’s nicks” in the lead.

This piece was recovered in the 1960s from the lower portion of Culp’s Hill, below Williams Ave.  This relic was once part of the Iva Rosensteel collection. Mrs. Rosensteel is the sister of George Rosensteel, who started the Electric Map museum in Gettysburg. Eventually, it became a part of the Rider collection in Gettysburg, which remained in the family until The Horse Soldier purchased the collection in June 2016.  [jet]

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