This is a standard-style plate as used by most infantrymen on the front flap of their leather cartridge boxes which held paper cartridges for their muskets. It is 2.5″ in diameter of stamped brass with an eagle holding olive branches and arrows in its talons. The lead-filled back of the plate has two standing iron loops which were used to affix it to the cartridge box. The front of the plate has an attractive patina with excellent detail; the lead back is oxidized black. A wonderful Civil War collectible in fine plus condition.
