Original Outstanding M1839 Pre-Civil War Non-Excavated U.S. Box Plate Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History

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Very Nice Original Non-Excavated M1839 Pre-Civil War U.S. Box Plate  Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History.

This small, 1839 pattern, brass cartridge box plate is one of the variant types used by U.S. enlisted dragoons or riflemen early in the Civil War, ca. 1861. Box plate measures 41mm x 72mm and is constructed of die-struck, rolled brass with a lead filled backing set with two iron wire loops. Plate face is in excellent condition and retains almost all of its original, bright gold gilt. A few dings and dents from use are evident on this specimen but they do not detract from its wonderful appearance. The specimen’s lead backing has both iron loops, strong and tight, and the lead itself is smooth with no signs of erosion or cracking. A number of states continued to purchase these small US plates for their troops during the early part of the war. Here is a very fine, good looking and maker stamped, brass accouterment from the pre and early war period in outstanding condition. An extraordinary oval belt plate to add to any accoutrement or plate collection This plate has a  patina and appears to have not been cleaned ,it  looks fantastic!. This plate would have most likely came home with a a solider and it is NOT excavated from a battle (NOT dug from the ground). 100% authentic.  Both hooks  are present and it looks great, in excellent condition M1839 Plates like this are almost impossible to find and only come from old collections. 100% guaranteed to be authentic Gettysburg Museum certified, museum COA provided.    Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Scarce in this condition. Don’t miss this one! Excellent  Example! RARE PLATE!