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Philadelphia Fire Zouave waist belt plate

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

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