Object Details
- Description
- The "P.F.Z." on this waist belt plate stands for Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, who filled the ranks of the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. The men who comprised this unit came from fire companies throughout Philadelphia. The 72nd were led by Col. DeWitt Clinton Baxter and were also referred to as Baxter's Fire Zouaves.
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- associated date
- 1861-1862
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Object Name
- insignia
- Other Terms
- insignia; Militia, Pennsylvania Fire Zouaves; Plate, Cartridge Box
