Object Details
- Description
- Physical Description
- Copper, oval shaped with a raised rim and raised "CS" in center.
- General History
- Belt plates, like this one, were used to signal the side or state for which a soldier fought. This belt plate was for a Confederate soldier.
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- ca 1861
- associated date
- 1861-1862
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 1/4 in x 3 1/2 in x 1/4 in; 5.715 cm x 8.89 cm x .635 cm
- Object Name
- belt plate
- Other Terms
- insignia; CSA, Army; Belt Plate
