This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered from North Anna, Virginia in October 1955. Plate is in very good excavated condition. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a bold “US”.  Face is very good condition and the surface has acquired a handsome dark patina. Lead filled back retains 99.9% of lead fill. No maker’s markings. Of the “puppy paw” hook style, this plate retains two of the three hooks; only the single belt hook having broken off.

Recovered by Sid Kerksis and comes with the envelope he stored the relic in. Envelope marked, “North Anna / Oct 55 / U S  B P / 2^nd Corps line / Lowrey house.”  Mr. Sydney C. Kerksis was a legendary early Civil War relic hunter and the author of “Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795-1874”.

This highly pleasing, original brass U.S. enlistedman’s belt plate would be fine addition to any military belt plate display or Civil War collection.   [jet]

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