Museum Collections
Luce Center
Belt plate
Object name
Belt plate
Date
1860-1865
Medium
Lead, brass
Dimensions
Overall: 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Circular plate with lead back and brass front stamped in center with an eagle grasping three arrows in one talon, and branch in other talon; three hooks on back.
Object Number
Z.2570
Gallery Label
This plate was worn on a shoulder belt, probably by a soldier serving in one of the New York State regiments during the Civil War.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




