This is an excavated half of a circa 1840s-1850s militia infantry officer’s waist belt “tongue and wreath” plate. This half is the tongue portion with the central disc featuring the eagle “I” design found on regulation infantry buttons of the era.

This item is in good “relic” condition and wears a smooth dark patina. Small traces of silver plating remain in recessed areas. Eagle detail shows period wear likely from the soldier polishing the buckle. Bench mark “99” stamped on the arm between the disc and the belt loop.

Recovered near Fredericksburg, Virginia.  [jet] [PH:L]

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