Description
Lightly marked "W.H. (Smith) Brooklyn" on reverse along with soldier's carved initials "J O". Plate with rich chocolate brown patina. Recovered from the Gettysburg Battlefield. Comes with LOA from The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg. Provenance: The collection of Craig and Cynthia Wertz. 3 1/4"W
Condition
Plate definitely saw service and not Bannerman surplus. Rich patina, dings and slight bend.
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Gettysburg M1839 US Civil War Marked Belt Plate
Estimate $250-$300
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