Missouri Battlefield Gives Mixed Bag Of Relics

[jimmyk]

Spent some quality time with my trusty F 75 SE on a Missouri battlefield. Hunting on private property with land owners permission. Quite a mixed bag, including a modern penny and nickle. Dug two harness buckels, a supender clip, eight shot bullets and what apears to be a carved bullet. The round item in the center begs to be identified. It's 2.25" in diameter, brass on the front and lead lined with iron clips. Can't make out any detail on the front, but with the light just right I imagine I can see a very faint bird, maybe eagle. Any help IDing this item would be appreciated. The brass has the color of dug Civil War brass. Has no detailed lettering , etc. clearly visible. Fun digging artifacts from over 150 years ago.

Thanks for looking and keep on diggin'

jimmyk in MIssouri

 

[ironman200081]

Maybe a breastplate? It's the most typical circular brass CW item. They, like belt plates, were pewter-filled brass.

Good finds. What part of MO are you in? I am in the central part of the state.

Edited to include photo. Is this what your artifact looks like? If so, then it is definitely Union breastplate. Awesome rare find!

 

[jimmyk]

Mine is plain and smaller than the standard US breast plate. Possibly pre-Civl War?

jimmyk in MIssouri

 

[huntcav65]

n/t

 

[jimmyk]

Were they that big? 2.25" wide.

jimmyk in Missouri

 

[Cajuncoinhunter]

Nice finds. CCH

 

[Nestor Cerpa]

Jimmyk,

I live in Missouri, how come you didn't invite me for a come along? MAN, those are really NICE finds. Congratulations on doing your homework and finding an excellent site to hunt.

Nestor