RARE Virginia pre-civil war breastplate

MSpeiser

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CASPER-2

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creskol

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Very nice! What does the back look like?
 

Bquamb

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That’s a huge disk! Very cool. How old is this, not finding much info :)
 

Worm-Slicer

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Amazing find! Having been born in Virginia and my lineage being here in Virginia since 1633, a Virginia plate of any kind has been on my wishlist forever. Makes me want to search more for some elusive Va infantry camps I know are in a certain area nearby. I like how they poked a few holes to keep using it after losing part/all the attachment hook.
 

Rookster

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Awesome find.Congratulations :icon_thumright:
 

JerV3

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Wow,

Fantastic relic and in great condition.

Congrats,

Jer
 

Rubka888

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Wow amazing! Pretty sure this is banner worthy but I don't know much about it
 

civilman1

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JeffInMass

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Just a beautiful looking piece- Congrats!
 

Wildcat1750

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Awesome CW find! :notworthy:
 

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MSpeiser

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What does the back look like?

It had a pin that was soldered on but it must have broken off at some point. That's probably when the holes was drilled in it. I will try to get a picture up
 

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