AVC Militia Plate

[jhamner]

A few months ago, I found what I believe to be a rare AVC militia plate (private land, with owner's permission). Judging from other items found near it on later dates (Confederate Lined I and North Carolina State Seal), I believe it to be a Alabama Volunteer Corps. It was badly bent (see photos - before), but professionally restored (see photos - after). Although not perfect because of the damaged condition when found, I still believe it to have some value.

Although I HATE to sell it, I need the money! I have a buyer - just need to give him a fair market value.

Thanks,
Jack

 

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[jhamner]

I notice a lot of folks looking, but no evaluations! Just take a stab at what you think--I promise you won't hurt my feelings--I just need some opinions! Thanks, Jack.

 

[Montana Jim]

I can find a lot of examles of AVC plates - none like yours. I think the first step is attributing it - then it would be easier to place a value.

I'm not saying it's NOT from the Alabama Vols... just get closer to proving it.

 

[jhamner]

Thanks Montana Jim--You have a great point! Jack

 

[jhamner]

I guess I jumped the gun somewhat on my attribution--I was just going by Hanover Brass's catalog which makes reproduction plates and has a repro in their catalog just like it with the AVC and all-they list it as Alabama Volunteer Corps. My plate was also one of the featured "recent finds" items in North-South Trader's Civil War magazine (vol 33 no.6/2008. In the caption, Steve Sylvia, publisher of the magazine and renound collector and relic hunter, says "Collectors debate the meaning of the acronym- Albany Volunteer Cadets or, my favorite choice, Alabama Volunteer Corps." I guess I still need to do more thorough research to positively attribute the plate to one organization or the other, but so far my research has turned up all "dead ends"! I have consulted Steve Mullinax's and Sydney Kerksis's excellent plate reference books as well as many others, but so far, no luck!

 

[Montana Jim]

Wow... nice research!

Don't be afraid to write some experts and include some great pictures... you never know what they are not telling everyone else!

Best of luck...

 

[jhamner]

Thanks again Montana Jim--I'm going to keep digging until I find out something! Might do a little ground digging too, if this darn snow and ice will melt! Jack.

 

[BamaRelics]

If you decide to definately part with this plate, I would be interested in buying it. Let me know.

 

[DirtyMike]

Have you found out anything on the plate yet?

 

[jhamner]

No, not really. I intended to take it to the Richmond Show this past weekend, but too many things came up, and I didn't make it.

 

[vayank54]

Did you ever find out anything on the plate. I've been digging over 40 years and have never seen one like that.