US Army tin plate

Titles: US Army tin plate (Supplied title)

Description: United States Army tinned iron soldier's plate shaped like a pie pan. The underside has been scratched "G.L.Gates" and "Co. A...". It was used by Dr. George L. Gates of the 2nd Minnesota Infantry Regiment, Company A.

Dates

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

Creation

• used by: Gates, Dr. George L.
• issued by: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865), Company A
• about: United States, Army

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 6895.10.A

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections

Notes

• This is an example of a military accoutrement used during the U.S. Civil War.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 8 1/4 inches diameter

Subjects

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