This piece comes from the legendary Rosensteel collection of Gettysburg artifacts and relics.

From 1851, US regulations provided for a circular, lead-filled brass plate to be affixed to the cross-body leather sling of the ubiquitous infantry cartridge box.  During the Civil War, most Union Army enlisted personnel and non-commissioned officers could be seen sporting an eagle breast plate.

This eagle breast plate is in “dug” condition with expected tarnish and patina.  The brass has oxidized to a light brown color with some traces of dirt on the face.  The lead filling has oxidized to a white color as is typical, while both attachment loops on the reverse are missing.

Given the tactical situation in the Wheatfield and the Rose Woods, this plate was once likely issued to an enlisted man in the 2^nd, 3^rd, or 5^th Corps of the Army of the Potomac before being separated from its host cartridge box sling.

A chance to own a genuine piece of the battle of Gettysburg – from the bloodiest locale on the field and one of the most storied collections available. [cm] [ph:c]

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