Rectangular brass plate with Gothic “NY” inside of a wreath. Plate has a keeper at one side of the face.

Reverse has a long, narrow tongue.

The plate is in excellent condition with only a minor dent along the top edge. Entire surface has a wonderful uniform brown patina.

Written in silver pen on the reverse is “FOUND IN VICINITY OF ‘COLD HARBOR’ & ‘GAINES MILL’ MARCH, 1973.”

These plates were issued by the State of New York to light artillery and cavalry enlisted men and infantry NCOs. Issuing ceased in 1864.

This is a beautiful wartime relic plate from the well-known collection of author and relic hunter Mac Mason.  [AD]

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