:usaflag::csflag: If mama could only see me now... My MVM civil war belt plate on the cover of American Digger Magazine....

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[deathwind1]

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[BJ in Okla.]

Just a thought...

http://www.gallant10thmass.org/

 

[BJ in Okla.]

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[Vernon in Virginia~Formerly Alaska]

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[Vernon in Virginia~Formerly Alaska]

Unfortunately, it was post-war, and looked nothing like the one I have found, which is made along the lines of the 1850's on up through the Civil War era. The many "experts" who have viewed detailed photographs of the plate tend to believe its Southern made. Although I am no expert, I would have to agree with this speculation, judging by the crudeness and "milling marks" on the back.

The whole problem is there is not one like it to confirm what it is. As of now, it is the only one known to exist.

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Thank you for your input.
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One Is Nice----------------The Other Is ((NOT)) !

 

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[BJ in Okla.]

Say this was made in a factory and the guy that lost it, did the sawing or filing on the back to make it fit another belt.
That looks like someone did the work on the back later...Just a thought.. I hope that you find out more about it...
Its a nice find for sure...
BJ

 

[brandon]

I searched MVM and militia in JSTOR. I could not cut and paste the article but ti referred to a Mass. reserve militia and included members Maj. Gen. William Stopfrod, M.V.M, retired, William A. Pew, Major General, M.V.M, retired. Don't know what the MVM stood for in their name or rank but may be a lead.

 

[Don in SJ]

I agree, also the back of the plate looks the same quality to me as the 1850's Mass plates do, don't know where the experts think the quality is considered Southern? But, then again, they did not come up with a postive ID.

Don