An Original excavated Union Army soldier's beltplate complete with nice brown patina and original brass l=back hooks, dug at Port Hudson, Louisiana, scene of the great siege and battles of 1863. Average wear on lead back, Overall VG with an inked inscription ""Port Hudson Louisiana" and the digger's name. Welcome to my store. Iam a specialist in early American Military & Historical items, especiallyAmerican Civil War ephemera- letters, military & historic documentsincluding broadsides, commissions,General Orders and other imprints.I have been collecting and selling original American Civil War & USMilitary memorabilia for 35 years
My customers have included someof the leading names in collecting and selling American History items, as wellwas as a wide range of novice & advanced collectors in addition to some 30 USfederal, state, public and private university & municipal museums andlibraries.All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the conditionas described.
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