EXCAVATED MILITIA BELT PLATE - CONFEDERATE CAMP IN WEST VIRGINIA

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Item Code: 348-100

This excavated artifact is a small-size, brass belt plate recovered from a camp occupied by Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's troops in the Bunker Hill area of West Virginia. The rectangular belt plate measures 2¾" wide by 1¼" high and features a smooth plain face with a pronounced concave shape. Backside retains only one of the original two 'puppy-paw' style belt hooks and is missing the single clasp. Relic, which is in very good condition, has acquired a pleasing chocolate brown patina overall. No maker's marks.

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