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Buckle, Belt

Object Name:
Buckle, Belt
Object ID:
2014.046.09
Date:
1860-1865
Description:
Civil War belt buckle. Convex rectangular brass plate with slot in left side. Raised cast eagle with banner lettered "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Silver-plated laurel wreath. Hook on back, stamped "700".
Material:
Metal
Brass
Dimensions:
H-2 W-3.35 D-0.5 inches
Provenance:
Belonged to Joseph C. Chapman (1843-1920) of Windsor, NH, member of Company G, 9th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, during Civil War.
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