Description: A Federal issue “Eagle” plate excavated from the Pickett’s Mill Battlefield in Georgia. The plate depicts a patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the Northern states. The shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826. Most of these were manufactured from the1850's through the end of the Civil War, and were used as ornamentation on the leather shoulder strap. The two iron hooks that would have held it on have rusted away or were broken off when lost. The Battle of Pickett's Mill was fought on May 27, 1864. The Federal Army, having been stopped in its advance on Atlanta two days earlier by the Battle of New Hope Church, attempted to outflank the Confederate position. Some 14,000 Federal troops were selected for the task, and General Howard was given command. After a five-hour march, Howard’s force reached the vicinity of Pickett’s Mill and prepared to attack. Waiting were 10,000 Confederate troops under the command of General Cleburne. The Federal assault began at 5 p.m. and continued into the night. Daybreak found the Confederates still in possession of the field. The Federals had lost 1,600 men compared to the Confederate loss of 500. The Confederate victory resulted in a one-week delay of the Federal advance on Atlanta. The artifact measures 2 1/2” and comes as shown in a 5 x 6 riker style glass case. All of the artifacts are guaranteed to be original as stated. A hand signed and dated “Certificate of Authenticity” will be issued by Collectors Frame with a photograph and description of the items purchased. Please see our "About” for more information on the framing and artifacts.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-18T14:32:10.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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