December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
5 5/8 x 4 1/8 inches. Believed to be the first cap plate contracted by Purveyor of Public Supplies for the new infantry caps being made in 1812. Made of dipped tin and struck with letter "U. S. / I.", it quickly fell out of favor. Only example of this pattern currently known. Described and illustrated in Campbell and O'Donnell (2004), p. 38. PROVENANCE: Excavated in early 1960s at Sacketts Harbor, NY; J. Duncan Campbell Coll. until 2009; Al Scipio Collection until 2015; purchased from Dan Griffin (cat. 5670) in June 2015. CONDITION: Good as found; unfolded and restored by Campbell, when backed with aluminum to stabilize.