A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
by Harry Ridgeway
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Ridgeway Civil War Research Center A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War |
| Civil War Plates and Buckles | |
by Harry Ridgeway |
| Plate1700-Federal-Shoulder-000 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the round shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap, the plate was die struck on thin brass sheet, solder filled, wire loop hooks. Plate is usually configured with two iron loop hooks for the enlisted soldier, but is sometimes configured with three iron hooks for the non-commissioned officer. Research Center: Plate1700-Federal-Shoulder-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustrations 439 to 474, (state or militia plates are listed under the applicable states).   Details click: http://relicman.com/plates/Plate1700-Federal-Shoulder-000.html |
| Plate1716-Federal-Shoulder-444 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most of the round patterns were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap Manufacture not known, these early patterns were introduced in the 1830's. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1716-Federal-Shoulder-444 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 444.   |
| Plate1717-Federal-Shoulder-445 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most of the round patterns were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap Shoulder plate, three hooks Manufacture not known, these early patterns were introduced in the 1830's. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1717-Federal-Shoulder-445 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 445.    |
| Plate1718-Federal-Shoulder-446-v1 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most of the round patterns were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap Manufacture not known, these early patterns were introduced in the 1830's. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1718-Federal-Shoulder-446-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 446.   |
| Plate1718-Federal-Shoulder-446-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most of the round patterns were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap Manufacture not known, these early patterns were introduced in the 1830's. n Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1718-Federal-Shoulder-446-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 446.   |
| Plate1720-Federal-Shoulder-448 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This smaller sized plate is sometimes called the Burnside plate, although connection to the famous general is creative, it was more likely a contractor simply skimping on materials. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 60mm, approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 448. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1720-Federal-Shoulder-448 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 448.   |
| Plate1721-Federal-Shoulder-449 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 65mm, approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 449. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1721-Federal-Shoulder-449 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 449.   |
| Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-000 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most of the round patterns were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap Manufacture not determined. O'Donnell patterns 450, 451, 452 and 453 all appear to have common manufacture, although the manufacturer is not determined. All dies feature the right wing of the eagle with four bold feathers similar in length and curved toward the rim, the tail of the arrows are feathery, and the stem of the olive branch is long. There are small differences in the dies, replacement or duplicate dies may have been hand cut and used. In addition, strength of the die strike, wear on the plate or on the dies, debris in the die during the strike, corrosion, damage, and even angle and lighting and shadows of the pictures can cause some of these features to exaggerate or blend.Patterns 450 and 451 are configured with iron hooks for NCO. The leaves in the olive branch are larger. These dies appear to be nearly identical, difference in appearance may be the strength of the strike and wear.Pattern 452 is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, the leaves of the olive branch are smaller and arranged differently from the other dies.Pattern 453 is configured with brass hooks for enlisted, the leaves of the olive branch are smaller.O'Donnell also notes that some are configured with brass arrow hooks for a belt, however no examples of this were published. It would appear that any of the dies can be configured with any of the backs. Research Center: Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 450. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 451, Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 452. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 453. |
| Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-450-v1 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 450 or 451. Plate is configured with three iron hooks for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward and were used to join the shoulder strap from the front. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-450-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 450.   |
| Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-450-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 450 451 or 453. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward.. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-450-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 450 or 451 (these plates appear to be identical).    |
| Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-452 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 452. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-452 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 452.   |
| Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-453-v1 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 453. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two brass hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward.. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two brass hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-453-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 453   |
| Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-453-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 453. Plate is configured with three iron hooks for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward and were used to join the shoulder strap from the front. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-453-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 453.   |
| Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-453-v3 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 453. Plate is configured with three iron hooks for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward and were used to join the shoulder strap from the front. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1722-Federal-Shoulder-453-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 453.    |
| Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-000 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most of the round patterns were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap Manufacture Boyd & Sons, Boston Massachusetts. Various die designs are attributed to Boyd based on marked plates and similarities of die designs. Most Boyd plates were originally marked, although some of the marks were on the leather. Consequently, battlefield recovered pieces will be missing the marks or they are unreadable due to damage of the solder backing. Some plates marked by inspectors or other contractors and may not be marked by Boyd, these are attributed to Boyd based on similarity of the die. Research Center: Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 454. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 455. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 456. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 457. |
| Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-454-v1 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern was manufactured by Boyd & Sons Boston. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 454. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Marked by the maker: BOYD & SONS / BOSTON, arched mark and , BATTY. Manufactured by Boyd & Sons Boston. Marked: BOYD & SONS / BOSTON, arched mark and , BATTY. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-454-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 454.   |
| Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-454-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern was manufactured by Boyd & Sons Boston. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 454. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Attribution to Boyd & Sons is based on similarity of die pattern with other marked examples.. Manufacturing attribution to Boyd & Sons, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-454-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 454.   |
| Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-456-v1 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to Boyd & Sons Boston. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 456. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward. Marked by the maker: address in arched style, BOYD & SONS / BOSTON. Manufactured by Boyd & Sons Boston. Marked : BOYD & SONS / BOSTON, arched style . Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-456-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 456.   |
| Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-456-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to Boyd & Sons Boston. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 455, 456, or 457. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward. Marked by the maker: address in arched style, BOYD & SONS / BOSTON. Manufactured by Boyd & Sons Boston. Marked : BOYD & SONS / BOSTON, arched style . Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-456-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 456.   |
| Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-456-v9 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to Boyd & Sons Boston. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 455, 456, or 457. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward. Attribution to Boyd & Sons is based on similarity of die pattern with other marked examples. Manufacturing attribution to Boyd & Son, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-456-v9 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 456 or 457   |
| Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-457 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to Boyd & Sons Boston. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 457. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Marked by the maker: W. H. WILKINSON / SPRINGFIELD MASS, and inspector, T J SHEPARD and US. Manufactured by Boyd & Sons Boston. Marked: W. H. WILKINSON / SPRINGFIELD MASS, and inspector, T J SHEPARD and US. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1723-Federal-Shoulder-457 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 457.    |
| Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-000 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most of the round patterns were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap Manufacture Dingee or Pittman. O'Donnell die patterns 458, 459, 460, and 461 all appear to have been manufactured by H.A. Dingee or J.I. Pittman, this based on similarity of dies and markings. Some are marked with either name, it appears that they either shared dies or sub-contracted with each other. There are small differences in the die details, these plates were made in quantity over a period of time, replacement or duplicate dies were likely hand cut and used producing these variations. The plates are found configued both for enlisted and NCO and marked and unmarked.Pattern 458 is configured with iron hooks for NCO and marked J. I. PITTMAN.Pattern 459 is configured with brass arrow hooks for NCO and is not marked.Pattern 460 is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, and is marked H. A. DINGEE.Pattern 460 is a slightly different die and is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, and is marked H. A. DINGEE.Dies 458 and 460 seem similar, there are two distinct berries in the olive branch, the eagles foot is compact, and the stem is somewhat straight.Dies 459 and 461 seem similar, one berry is hidden by the eagle foot, the eagles foot is spread, and the stem is somewhat curved.However, these die differences are slight and differences can blend based on the strength and sharpness of the strike, wear on the plate or die, debris in the stamping, corrosion and damage, and even angle or lighting and shadows of the photography. Further, it appears that any set of marks, or non marks, or hook configuration can appear on any of the dies. Research Center: Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 458. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 459. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 460. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 461. |
| Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-458-v1 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 458. Plate is configured with three iron hooks for non commissioned officer, Marked "J. I. PITTMAN. Manufacturing attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Marked J. I. PITTMAN Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-458-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 458.   |
| Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-458-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx., Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 458 or 460. Plate is configured with three iron hooks for non commissioned officer, Plate is attributed to Dingee or Pittman based on similarity with other marked plates.. Manufacturing attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Marked J. I. PITTMAN Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-458-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 458 or 460.   |
| Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-459 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx., Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 459 or 461. Plate is configured with two arrow hooks and a tongue for non commissioned officer, Plate is attributed to Dingee or Pittman based on similarity with other marked plates Manufacturing attribution to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, two arrow hooks and a tongue are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-459 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 459.   |
| Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-460-v1 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 460. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Marked H. A. DINGEE. O'Donnell die patterns 458, 459, 460, and 461 all appear to have been manufactured by H.A. Dingee or J.I. Pittman, this based on similarity of dies and markings. Some are marked with either name, it appears that they either shared dies or sub-contracted with each other. There are small differences in the die details, these plates were made in quantity over a period of time, replacement or duplicate dies were likely hand cut and used producing these variations. The plates are found configued both for enlisted and NCO and marked and unmarked.Pattern 458 is configured with iron hooks for NCO and marked J. I. PITTMAN.Pattern 459 is configured with brass arrow hooks for NCO and is not marked.Pattern 460 is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, and is marked H. A. DINGEE.Pattern 460 is a slightly different die and is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, and is marked H. A. DINGEE.Dies 458 and 460 seem similar, there are two distinct berries in the olive branch, the eagles foot is compact, and the stem is somewhat straight.Dies 459 and 461 seem similar, one berry is hidden by the eagle foot, the eagles foot is spread, and the stem is somewhat curved.However, these die differences are slight and differences can blend based on the strength and sharpness of the strike, wear on the plate or die, debris in the stamping, corrosion and damage, and even angle or lighting and shadows of the photography. Further, it appears that any set of marks, or non marks, or hook configuration can appear on any of the dies. Manufacturing attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Marked: H. A. DINGEE. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-460-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 460.   |
| Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-460-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx., Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 458 or 460. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Marked J. I. PITTMAN. Manufacturing attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Marked J. I. PITTMAN Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-460-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 460.   |
| Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-460-v3 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 458 or 460. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Attribution to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, is based on similarity of design with marked plates. O'Donnell die patterns 458, 459, 460, and 461 all appear to have been manufactured by H.A. Dingee or J.I. Pittman, this based on similarity of dies and markings. Some are marked with either name, it appears that they either shared dies or sub-contracted with each other. There are small differences in the die details, these plates were made in quantity over a period of time, replacement or duplicate dies were likely hand cut and used producing these variations. The plates are found configued both for enlisted and NCO and marked and unmarked.Pattern 458 is configured with iron hooks for NCO and marked J. I. PITTMAN.Pattern 459 is configured with brass arrow hooks for NCO and is not marked.Pattern 460 is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, and is marked H. A. DINGEE.Pattern 460 is a slightly different die and is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, and is marked H. A. DINGEE.Dies 458 and 460 seem similar, there are two distinct berries in the olive branch, the eagles foot is compact, and the stem is somewhat straight.Dies 459 and 461 seem similar, one berry is hidden by the eagle foot, the eagles foot is spread, and the stem is somewhat curved.However, these die differences are slight and differences can blend based on the strength and sharpness of the strike, wear on the plate or die, debris in the stamping, corrosion and damage, and even angle or lighting and shadows of the photography. Further, it appears that any set of marks, or non marks, or hook configuration can appear on any of the dies. Manufacturing attribution to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-460-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 460.   |
| Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-461-v1 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 461. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Marked H. A. DINGEE. O'Donnell die patterns 458, 459, 460, and 461 all appear to have been manufactured by H.A. Dingee or J.I. Pittman, this based on similarity of dies and markings. Some are marked with either name, it appears that they either shared dies or sub-contracted with each other. There are small differences in the die details, these plates were made in quantity over a period of time, replacement or duplicate dies were likely hand cut and used producing these variations. The plates are found configued both for enlisted and NCO and marked and unmarked.Pattern 458 is configured with iron hooks for NCO and marked J. I. PITTMAN.Pattern 459 is configured with brass arrow hooks for NCO and is not marked.Pattern 460 is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, and is marked H. A. DINGEE.Pattern 460 is a slightly different die and is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, and is marked H. A. DINGEE.Dies 458 and 460 seem similar, there are two distinct berries in the olive branch, the eagles foot is compact, and the stem is somewhat straight.Dies 459 and 461 seem similar, one berry is hidden by the eagle foot, the eagles foot is spread, and the stem is somewhat curved.However, these die differences are slight and differences can blend based on the strength and sharpness of the strike, wear on the plate or die, debris in the stamping, corrosion and damage, and even angle or lighting and shadows of the photography. Further, it appears that any set of marks, or non marks, or hook configuration can appear on any of the dies. Manufacturing attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Marked: H. A. DINGEE. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-461-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 461.  |
| Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-461-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx., Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 459 or 461. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward. Attribution to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, is based on similarity of design with marked plates.. O'Donnell die patterns 458, 459, 460, and 461 all appear to have been manufactured by H.A. Dingee or J.I. Pittman, this based on similarity of dies and markings. Some are marked with either name, it appears that they either shared dies or sub-contracted with each other. There are small differences in the die details, these plates were made in quantity over a period of time, replacement or duplicate dies were likely hand cut and used producing these variations. The plates are found configued both for enlisted and NCO and marked and unmarked.Pattern 458 is configured with iron hooks for NCO and marked J. I. PITTMAN.Pattern 459 is configured with brass arrow hooks for NCO and is not marked.Pattern 460 is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, and is marked H. A. DINGEE.Pattern 460 is a slightly different die and is configured with iron hooks for enlisted, and is marked H. A. DINGEE.Dies 458 and 460 seem similar, there are two distinct berries in the olive branch, the eagles foot is compact, and the stem is somewhat straight.Dies 459 and 461 seem similar, one berry is hidden by the eagle foot, the eagles foot is spread, and the stem is somewhat curved.However, these die differences are slight and differences can blend based on the strength and sharpness of the strike, wear on the plate or die, debris in the stamping, corrosion and damage, and even angle or lighting and shadows of the photography. Further, it appears that any set of marks, or non marks, or hook configuration can appear on any of the dies. Manufacturing attribution to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1724-Federal-Shoulder-461-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 461.   |
| Plate1725-Federal-Shoulder-000 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most of the round patterns were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap Manufactured by W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Research Center: Plate1725-Federal-Shoulder-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 462. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 466. |
| Plate1725-Federal-Shoulder-462-v1 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 65mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 462. Plate is configured for non commissioned officer, three iron hooks were used to fasten shoulder strap from the front. Marked: W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN. Manufactured by W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Marked: W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1725-Federal-Shoulder-462-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 462.   |
| Plate1725-Federal-Shoulder-462-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 65mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 462 or 466. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Marked: W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN. Manufactured by W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Marked: W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1725-Federal-Shoulder-462-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 462.   |
| Plate1725-Federal-Shoulder-462-v4 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 65mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 462 or 466. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Attribution to W. H Smith is based on similarity of die pattern with other marked examples. ODonnell patterns 462 and 466 were manufactured by WH Smith and Sons, Brooklyn New York. All feaure eagle with orderly left wing, feathers are layered in neat rows, bottom layer is symmetrical with three short followed by three long feathers, the olive branch leaves are well defined, stem is bent and crosses all three arrows but does not touch them, feathers in arrows are well defined.Pattern 462 is configured with three hooks for non commissioned officer and is marked W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN.Pattern 466 is presumed to be configured with two loop hooks for enlisted and is not maker mark, back is not photographed or described. This particular example is noted as having a mark specific for a regiment. Soldier marks are commonly found, however most cannot be specifically traced to its origin. Many plates are not marked, or the mark is obscured by corrosion or damage. Manufacturing attribution to W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1725-Federal-Shoulder-462-v4 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 462.   |
| Plate1725-Federal-Shoulder-462-v5 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 458 or 460. Plate is configured with stud hooks for non commissioned officer. Plate is attributed to Dingee or Pittman based on similarity with other marked plates. Manufacturing attribution to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, two stud hooks and a tongue are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1725-Federal-Shoulder-462-v5 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 462.   |
| Plate1726-Federal-Shoulder-000 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most of the round patterns were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap Manufactured by E Gaylord, Chicopee Massachusetts. Research Center: Plate1726-Federal-Shoulder-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 463. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 465. |
| Plate1726-Federal-Shoulder-463-v1 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern was manufactured by E Gaylord. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 63mm, approx., Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 463. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Marked: E GAYLORD. Manufactured by E Gaylord, Chicopee Massachusetts. Marked: E GAYLORD. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1726-Federal-Shoulder-463-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 463.    |
| Plate1726-Federal-Shoulder-463-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to E Gaylord, based on similarity of die with marked examples. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 63mm, approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 463 or 465. Plate is configured with three iron hooks for the non-commissioned officer, three iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Manufacturing attribution to E Gaylord, Chicopee Massachusetts, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1726-Federal-Shoulder-463-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 463 or 465.   |
| Plate1726-Federal-Shoulder-463-v3 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to E Gaylord, based on similarity of die with marked examples. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 63mm, approx., Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 463 or 465. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. O'Donnell patterns 463 and 465 both appear to have been produced by the same manufacturer, E Gaylord. All dies featuure an eagle with left wing with layered feathers, but a mostly straight outer edge, four short inner feathers in a line, four longer feathers each symmetrically longer than the previous. The arrows are short, arrow tails are relatively long and straight, there is detail feathering in the die but this feature is often worn. The leaves of the olive branch are small, the stem is curved and short and extends close to the first arrow only. There are small differences in the dies, replacement or duplicate dies may have been hand cut and used. In addition, strength of the die strike, wear on the plate or on the dies, debris in the die during the strike, corrosion, damage, and even angle and lighting and shadows of the pictures can cause some of these features to exaggerate or blend.Pattern 463 is configured with two hooks for enlisted, and is marked E GAYLORD.Pattern 465 is silvered, otherwise identical. Most are not marked. These plates were configured both with two iron hooks for enlisted and three iron hooks for non commissioned officers. Manufacturing attribution to E Gaylord, Chicopee Massachusetts, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1726-Federal-Shoulder-463-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 463 or 465.   |
| Plate1727-Federal-Shoulder-464-v2 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 458 or 460. Plate is configured with two arrow hooks and tongue for non commissioned officer. Plate is attributed to Dingee or Pittman based on similarity with other marked plates Manufacturing attribution to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured for the non-commissioned officer, two arrow hooks and a tongue are formed on a loop with ends bent upward was used to join NCO strap from the front. Research Center: Plate1727-Federal-Shoulder-464-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 464.   |
| Plate1728-Federal-Shoulder-467 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This pattern was probably manufactured after 1861, maker is not determined. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 65mm, approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 467. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1728-Federal-Shoulder-467 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 467.   |
| Plate1729-Federal-Shoulder-468 Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Manufacturer of this die pattern is not determined, it is believed that these plates were all made after 1861 and up to 1865. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm, approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 468. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. O'Donnell pattern 468, maker is not known, period of manufacture is estimated to have been during war period, 1861 to 1865. This die pattern depicts an eagle with strong features but not detailed, eagle right wing is layered smooth on the edge, ends of feathers get progressively longer, olive branch is leafy, stem extends nearly to the rim well away from the arrows, arrows are long, arrow tail is not well defined. There are small differences in the dies, replacement or duplicate dies may have been hand cut and used. In addition, strength of the die strike, wear on the plate or on the dies, debris in the die during the strike, corrosion, damage, and even angle and lighting and shadows of the pictures can cause some of these features to exaggerate or blend.Pattern 468 is configured with two hooks for enlisted. This pattern is not found in NCO. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1729-Federal-Shoulder-468 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 468.   |
| Plate1730-Federal-Shoulder Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Use of the shoulder plate was approved with the regulation of 1826, most of the round patterns were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War. Designed as adornment only for the shoulder strap Manufacture not known, these early patterns were introduced in the 1830's. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1730-Federal-Shoulder .   |
| Plate1731-Federal-Shoulder Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Federal round shoulder plate, manufactured 1830's.Plate depicts patriotic eagle, this is the earliest pattern of the new 1826 regulation, this pattern was manufactured in the 1830's. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1731-Federal-Shoulder .   |
| Plate1732-Federal-Shoulder Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Maker not determined. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 63mm, approx.Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 463. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. O'Donnell did not publish this example. Presumably he simply missed it as it is frequently seen. Manufacturer is not known. The die pattern features eagle with clean lines and many small feathers. The eagle right wing extends behind the eagle leg almost to the foot, almost all of the other designs have the wing ending above the leg. This pattern is only found with loops for enlisted. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1732-Federal-Shoulder .   |
| Plate1733-Federal-Shoulder Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Manufacturer of this die pattern is not determined, it is believed that these plates , Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 468.variant Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. O'Donnell pattern 468, maker is not known, period of manufacture is estimated to have been during war period, 1861 to 1865. This die pattern depicts an eagle with strong features but not detailed, eagle right wing is layered smooth on the edge, ends of feathers get progressively longer, olive branch is leafy, stem extends nearly to the rim well away from the arrows, arrows are long, arrow tail is not well defined. There are small differences in the dies, replacement or duplicate dies may have been hand cut and used. In addition, strength of the die strike, wear on the plate or on the dies, debris in the die during the strike, corrosion, damage, and even angle and lighting and shadows of the pictures can cause some of these features to exaggerate or blend.Pattern 468 is configured with two hooks for enlisted. This pattern is not found in NCO. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier. Research Center: Plate1733-Federal-Shoulder .   |
| Plate1749-Federal-Shoulder-000-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION Federal round shoulder plate, FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION. Plate4500-Federal-Shoulder-Eagle-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTIONThis is an investigative report, all items presented on this page are judged by the author to have been manufactured after the Civil War and are not authentic to the Civil War. This is an opinion only. There will be many collectors, dealers and others who will disagree with this finding, including some who are knowledgeable, reputable and honorable. There are uncertainties associated with many of these pieces, this is a judgement based on the evidence, experience, and sometimes gut feel, seldom is evidence 100%. Some of the items presented in this study have been examined, some are simply pictures submitted to the author or taken from sales or other listings. Second opinions may or may not have been obtained and some of those opinions may conflict. The purpose of this study is to present as much evidence as possible, and for the more controversial or uncertain items to present a fair and balanced analysis and let the reader conclude. This is an opinion, the author does not guarantee that these items are fake, nor does the author guarantee that they are not fake. Research Center: Plate1749-Federal-Shoulder-000-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION .   Details click: http://relicman.com/plates/Plate1749-Federal-Shoulder-000-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION.html |
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