This non-excavated Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”. Face shows small dings and has a nice mellow patina. Lead filled back retains 100% of lead fill. No maker’s mark. This is the style with brass “arrow” hooks; all three hooks remain.

Plate is attached to a regulation bridle leather enlisted man’s waist belt. The belt measures approximately 38” long by nearly 2” wide. There is no brass “keeper” attached. Belt leather is solid and strong with light surface wear.

On the belt is a percussion cap pouch. The leather is clean and the whole piece is in good overall condition. This pattern has the integral closing tab as an extension of the outer flap. A tooled edge is on the flap. The latch tab is unbroken. The interior flap has a maker’s name stamped on the flap but only the lower line “NEW*YORK” is clearly visible. Both inner “ears” remain firmly sewn in place. No fleece remains. Bottom has brass finial. Both narrow belt loops remain in place on back and are stitched and riveted. All stitching is strong and intact.

A fine Civil War waist belt, buckle, and cap pouch.   [stp][ph:L]

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