This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered from Gravelly Springs, Alabama in November 1967. Plate is in fair excavated condition. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a bold “US”.  Face is in worn condition with a few edge dings and cracks. The surface has acquired a brown and green patina. Lead filled back retains 90% of lead fill with some loss around the edges. No maker’s markings, but there is an initial, “E” carved into the lead. Of the “arrow” hook style, this plate retains all three of its hooks which remain very strong and tight.

Recovered by Sid Kirksis and comes with the envelope he stored the relic in. Envelope marked, “Gravelly Springs / Ala / Nov 67 / damaged US / B P / 4^th Div / Cav.”  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”.

Original Civil War U.S. enlistedman’s belt plate recovered by Sid Kirksis.  [JET]

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