French and Indian to Revolutionary War Cross Belt Plate

[smokeythecat]

I found this a few weeks ago, just now found the adapter to the camera to get it uploaded. It is a French and Indian War to Revolutionary War period Cross belt plate. It is a little wider than what would become the standard type War of 1812 belt plate.

Made of sand cast brass, it has clipped corners and each side of the plate has been carefully beveled, to ensure it wouldn't snag on anything while worn. 4 of the 6 little attachments on the back are intact. The belt they would have gone into (for comparison reasons) a standard man's belt of today.

It was found at the site of an early 18th century house. About 2.75" x 3.5".

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[lowcountry]

I have one that has 8 hooks on the back....looks exactly like the one from this post. Any ideas??

 

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[smokeythecat]

Yes, I haven't changed my mind on them.

 

[tamrock]

some people live near all the history, and some of us live in indiana and have to drive to it

The history of your home state speaks otherwise PM. IMO there's gotta be some long lost relics below the feet in your state just waiting to be discovered you would think?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_battles_fought_in_Indiana

 

[erfranks]

Awesome Find!!

 

[smallfoot]

Way to go Smokey!