Civil War Relicman, Harry Ridgeway |
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Winchester, Virginia
USA, changed hands 70 times in the Civil War! authentic Civil War relics, bought and sold |
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RelicmanSales-Plate2000-FedSword . Details click: http://relicman.com/plates/RelicmanSales-Plate2000-FedSword.html For sale |
P3559 ### Federal Sword Waist Plate, eagle with wreath . The Federal sword plate was authorized in 1851, initially intended for commissioned officers carrying a sword. By 1864 use by enlisted cavalry was extensive. Brench mark 668 Manufacture, 1860's, maker not determined. Eagle faces right. Shield bears bars only. Pattern shows 13 stars, eight above the banner, three left of eagle, two right of eagle. Rays surround the eagle. Plate is cast. Nickel silver wreath is one part and applied below the wings. Tongue is integral and bent. Research Center: Plate2615-Fed-Sword-Eagle . Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 663 or 664. Plate measures 55.6mm x 88mm, approximately. Nondug plate. For sale $375.00 |
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