RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM CEDAR CREEK, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

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Item Code: 2023-761

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box shoulder sling plate (Eagle breast plate) has a smooth brown patina. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch.  The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron loops are rusty but remain securely in place.

This relic was recovered by Sid Kirksis who was a pioneer in the field of relic hunting. Sid recorded the recovery information on a small envelope which comes with this plate. This particular plate was recovered in July of 1960 in the area of the 19th Army Corps.

An original “dug” Civil War enlistedman’s eagle breast plate from Cedar Creek.   [jet] [ph:L]

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