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[Anonymous]

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[SoArk]

Chris, I'm sorry if I've missed something, but what exactly is this that you are showing/identifying? I see that it has been pictured in "W & E", but what is it, please? The reason that I am so curious, is that I have an object that very closely resembles the second picture that you have listed as "mine".

I found mine about 4 years ago here in South Arkansas on a small battle site.... near an old house place that was also on the battlefield. I've kept it in my "junk" box.... so that I would not throw it away.... and now, I'm glad I didn't toss it, I think. The 2nd photo that you've posted, and the object I found are almost identical.

Thank you,

Kim

 

[Anonymous]

i've seen the lion figure on the sash of band conductors.in my belt plate book.unfortunately,i no longer have the book,so i can't check it for sure.it was civil war era.
hh rb

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Chris; if your referring to the Lion piece, I've seen them come out of Confederate camps here in the South; as a part of a three piece cape "pin" consisting of a keeper, chain and Lion's head brooch. I also believe there may have been some that were similar to two piece belt plates. All evidently are imports from England. It is very possible that some were used by the Canadian Gov't or Mounties. Possible use could have certainly been linked to Civilians. At one time there was a complete, non dug example on display with a Confederate coat or Great Coat at the Tennessee State Museum. Nice find, David @ Dixie