November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Maryland militia infantry waist belt plate, circa 1860. 1854 style state seal at center on a finely lined background at top and finely stippled background at bottom. Die struck gilt rolled brass with lead solder filled back securing 2 studs and 1 belt hook. See O'Donnell and Campbell, Plate 584, for the type. This plate illustrated "Maryland Arms Makers", pg. 113, Figure F. CONDITION: Excellent. Minor small dings to rim. Very slight bend lower left. Even lead fill reverse showing rectangular stain from removed label. Face with pleasing mellow aged tone. 55 x 86 mm. A very scarce plate.
Item Dimensions: 3" x 2".