Blind Squirrel
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I dug this plate a few years ago on an old Texas trail and have run into a dead end trying to positively identify it. It appears to be of brass composition and weighs 41.4 grams. I've included scans of both sides. I dug several spent percussion caps in the immediate vicinity of this find. There was a lot of shooting going on. About 50 yards from this find, I also dug a U.S. Officer's sword belt plate (1851-1874) with a lot of spent Spencer brass. I've often wondered if they were shooting at each other or if it's just coincidental? Anyway, if anyone has an idea as to the year of manufacture or where or how this plate was worn, I would be very appreciative! Many thanks! Best of luck and...
Happy Hunting!
Blind Squirrel
I dug this plate a few years ago on an old Texas trail and have run into a dead end trying to positively identify it. It appears to be of brass composition and weighs 41.4 grams. I've included scans of both sides. I dug several spent percussion caps in the immediate vicinity of this find. There was a lot of shooting going on. About 50 yards from this find, I also dug a U.S. Officer's sword belt plate (1851-1874) with a lot of spent Spencer brass. I've often wondered if they were shooting at each other or if it's just coincidental? Anyway, if anyone has an idea as to the year of manufacture or where or how this plate was worn, I would be very appreciative! Many thanks! Best of luck and...
Happy Hunting!
Blind Squirrel