RARE US PATTERN 1826 BURNSIDE EAGLE BREAST PLATE

RARE US PATTERN 1826 BURNSIDE EAGLE BREAST PLATE

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Item Code: 490-843

Non-dug eagle breast plate for the shoulder belt of the cartridge box. This is the smaller diameter (~2.25”) “Burnside” plate often associated with “VMM” plates. Beautiful brass face. Full lead on reverse and both iron loops are present.

This plate has a nice, even semi-bright patina. The detail on the eagle is very good. Edge of plate is slightly wavy.  [sm]

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