US Army sword belt plate

Titles: US Army sword belt plate (Supplied title)

Description: United States Army officer's Model 1851 cast brass sword belt plate. The belt plate features a cast brass eagle-and-wreath insignia. It was worn during the Civil War by General Horatio Phillips Van Cleve of the 2nd Minnesota Regiment.

Dates

• 1861 - 1865 (Creation)
• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Civil War) (Use)

Creation

• used by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)
• owned/used by: Van Cleve, Horatio Phillips

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 71.88.11.A

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 8.5 centimeters length
• 5.2 centimeters width

Subjects

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