This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered from Falmouth, Virginia in August 1961. Plate is in good excavated condition. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a bold “US”.  Face is good condition and the surface has acquired a handsome brown and green patina. There is about 1 ½” of edge loss at the bottom rim. Lead filled back retains 98% of lead fill. No maker’s markings. Of the “arrow” hook style, this plate retains all three of its hooks which remain very strong and tight. A piece of belt leather remains under the two arrow hooks.

Recovered by Sid Kirksis and comes with the envelope he stored the relic in. Envelope marked, “Falmouth / Aug 61 / US B P / leather / 2nd AC Camp.”  Mr. Sydney C. Kirksis was a legendary early Civil War relic hunter and the author of “Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795-1874”.

This original brass U.S. enlistedman’s belt plate would an interesting addition to any military belt plate display or Civil War collection.   [jet]

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