This excavated Pattern 1839 oval US belt plate has a brown patina. The brass face displays the central “US”. The plate’s reverse has all of the lead fill. The tongue hook and two “puppy paws” remain. Plate remains in very good “dug” condition with no dings or edge damage. This relic was recovered at the camp of the 2nd Army Corps near Taneytown, Maryland.

During the Gettysburg Campaign, thousands of Union soldiers passed through Taneytown to and from the battle.  Maj. Gen. George G. Meade arrived early on the morning of June 29th and established his headquarters on the Benjamin Shunk farm near town. The 3rd Corps commanded by General Sickles arrived in Taneytown on June 30, 1863 and General Hancock's 2nd Corps passed through town on the following afternoon, camping nearby.

An original “dug” Civil War enlistedman’s belt buckle from the Gettysburg Campaign.   [jet]

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