PRE-CIVIL WAR NEW YORK MILITIA BREAST PLATE

PRE-CIVIL WAR NEW YORK MILITIA BREAST PLATE

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Item Code: 2024-1747

This is a nice example of a pre-Civil War state militia breast plate with spring pin attachment.

The body of the plate is a slightly curved, brass rectangle with clipped corners. A stamped white metal motif uses wire loops run through the plate and secured with slivers of wood on the backside. The imagery of the motif is a combination of the New York State “eagle on globe” crest and the New York City “New Amsterdam”. The imagery of a sailor, a Native American, and windmill sails represent New York City’s roots as the 17th-century Dutch trading post of New Amsterdam. A large, brass spring pin and catch are soldered to the back.

This was possibly worn by a member of the 9th or 10th New York State Militia in the 1850s. Perhaps even the 23rd Regiment in 1859.

Mellow patina over all with scattered darker spotting. The Indian’s head and piece of bowstring missing. Stamped details remain strong.  [jet][ph:L]

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