Collection Highlights
Flags on 57th Street, Winter of 1918
1918
1984.68
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Belt plate
Object name
Belt plate
Date
1860-1870
Medium
Brass, silver
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 2 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description
Rectangular, curved brass plate with stamped eagle in center with shield on breast, three arrows in one talon, branch in other talon, and flanked by silver wreath at bottom, with rayed background, thirteen stars, and inscription inside scroll at top.
Object Number
INV.4385h
Marks
stamped: front: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Gallery Label
This plate was worn on a U.S. Army officer's sword belt.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
