This is an authentic U.S. eagle breastplate from the American Civil War period, recovered near Cartersville, Georgia, a region rich in wartime history and troop movements.
The breastplate features the classic spread-wing Federal eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, a standard design used on Union infantry and artillery crossbelts during the mid-19th century. The brass face exhibits crisp detail and an original patina that reflects its age and service.
On the reverse, the lead backing shows significant loss and corrosion, typical of relics that have been buried for over a century. One of the iron attachment hooks remains visible, with the other partially deteriorated due to soil exposure.
This is an authentic U.S. eagle breastplate from the American Civil War period, recovered near Cartersville, Georgia, a region rich in wartime history and troop movements.
The breastplate features the classic spread-wing Federal eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, a standard design used on Union infantry and artillery crossbelts during the mid-19th century. The brass face exhibits crisp detail and an original patina that reflects its age and service.
On the reverse, the lead backing shows significant loss and corrosion, typical of relics that have been buried for over a century. One of the iron attachment hooks remains visible, with the other partially deteriorated due to soil exposure.