This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered near Winchester, Virginia. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”. Face has an attractive dirty green patina with a few very small freeze cracks. The edge remains in good condition with just the slightest “reverse curl” from ground action. Lead filled back retains 99% of lead fill. No maker’s mark. This is the style with “arrow” hooks; all three hooks remain. A nice relic in typical “dug” condition.

This belt plate was part of the relic collections in G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Post #551. This was the Peter Miller Post in York Springs, Pennsylvania. Named after Private Peter Miller of Company K, 30th PA Infantry who was killed in action at South Mountain, MD, on September 14, 1862.    [jet] [ph:L]

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