RELIC EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM THE ROSE FARM, GETTYSBURG

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Item Code: 490-4240

This Federal eagle breast plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern. Plate measures a diameter of 65mm and is in good excavated condition. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face has a spread-winged eagle looking to his left while holding three arrows in this right talon and an olive branch in his left.  Face is well preserved with mild wear to the higher spots. Surface has a green/brown patina. A single rust stain has worked through to the face near the tail feathers. Lead filled back retains 100% of lead fill. No maker’s markings. Both iron hooks rusted off.

Recovered by local Gettysburg resident John Cullison, who excavated relics on the field from 1935-1959. This piece was recovered in the Rose Farm. Cullison sold his relics to the famed Rosensteel family, who built the primary collection of Gettysburg artifacts at the Electric Map Museum.  [jet] [ph:L]

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