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August 23, 1999 at 20:38:14
In Reply to: Civil War breast plate? posted by Christy in Pa on August 22, 1999 at 16:51:58
Hi,
definately an Eagle Plate and likely Civil War period. A super find! The measurements are a bit small since common ones were 2 1/2". If this is the smaller plate it may be worth as much as $170.
Take care that it doesn't deteriorate. You should keep it airtight and perhaps even apply a thin coat of vaseline or olive oil. The lead often dries out and cracks after digging it up.
