US Army sword belt plate

Titles: US Army sword belt plate (Supplied title)

Description: United States Army enlisted soldier's Model 1851 cast brass sword belt plate. The belt plate features an eagle-and-wreath insignia with a ribbon reading "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and a silvered wreath. The belt plate was worn during the Civil War by Private John Q. Wilson of the 3rd Minnesota Battery of Light Artillery.

Dates

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

Creation

• issued by: United States, Army, Minnesota Light Artillery Battery, 3rd (1863-1866)
• owned/used by: Wilson, John Q.

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 1987.208.1

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 5.25 centimeters length
• 8.75 centimeters width

Subjects

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