WAIST-BELT PLATE, CAVALRY, 1839 



USNM 604408 (_S-K 555). Figures 88, 89. 



The specimen is oval, slightly convex, and struck 

 in thin brass. The face has a raised edge and the 

 letters "u s." The reverse is leaded, carries two studs 

 and a hook (indicating its use), and is stamped with the 

 maker's name, "W. H. Smith, Brooklyn." Smith is 

 listed in New York City directories of the Civil War 

 period as a contractor for metal and leather supplies. 



Figure 



CARTRIDGE-BOX PLATE, INFANTRY, 1839 



USNM 604403 QS-K 550}. Figure 90. 



This plate is identical to the preceding one except 

 that it is leaded and fitted with two looped-wire 

 fasteners. The reverse is stamped with the name of 

 the maker, "J. L. Pittman," who, like Smith, was a 



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Figure go 



contractor in the New York City area in the Civil 

 War period. 



CARTRIDGE-BOX PLATE, CAVALRY, 1839 



USNM 604395 (,S-K 542'). Not illustrated. 



This is the oval "us" plate of the smaller size 

 (ly^ by 1)8 in.), otherwise identical to the larger 

 plate. It is fitted with two looped-wire fasteners. 



WAIST-BELT PLATE, INFANTRY, 1839 



USNM 604398 {S-K 545). Figure 91. 



This specimen is identical to the preceding plate 

 except that it is fitted with two brass hooks for attach- 

 ment to the belt and the reverse is stamped with the 

 maker's name, "Boyd & Sons." No trace of a 

 manufacturer of such products by the name of Boyd 



Figure 91 



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