RARE FEDERAL MODEL 1819 INFANTRY SHOULDER BELT PLATE.

RARE FEDERAL MODEL 1819 INFANTRY SHOULDER BELT PLATE. A scarce Federal issue shoulder belt plate authorized for use by Federal inf. in 1819 for the cartridge box or Non-Commissioned Officer’s shoulder belt. The plate has a die stamped brass face in the form of an oval measuring 3” high and 2” wide. The letters “U.S.” are imposed boldly on the face. The plate is lead filled with three iron-attaching wires. Federal plates from this post-War of 1812 period are quite rare. The majority of accoutrement plates from this period originated in the state militias. CONDITION: Good. Brass face exhibits a nice old and mellow patina. Several dents are present and there is a slight bend to the top. One of the attaching wires has been broken on the reverse. 4-30345 CW4 (1,200-1,600)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	425	$1,610.00	RARE FEDERAL MODEL 1819 INFANTRY SHOULDER BELT PLATE. A scarce Federal issue shoulder belt plate authorized for use by Federal inf. in 1819 for the cartridge box or Non-Commissioned Officer’s shoulder belt. The plate has a die stamped brass face in the form of an oval measuring 3” high and 2” wide. The letters “U.S.” are imposed boldly on the face. The plate is lead filled with three iron-attaching wires. Federal plates from this post-War of 1812 period are quite rare. The majority of accoutrement plates from this period originated in the state militias. CONDITION: Good. Brass face exhibits a nice old and mellow patina. Several dents are present and there is a slight bend to the top. One of the attaching wires has been broken on the reverse. 4-30345 CW4 (1,200-1,600) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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