Early's Brigade

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Brass waist belt plate recovered from where Early's Brigade of Virginians engaged the 79th New York.

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Reverse side - Note the solder marks that held the iron adjustment bar.

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Private from the 21st Virginia Infantry Regiment
Pictured on the right is a Virginia private wearing a state militia uniform. The brass waist belt plate is identical to the one shown on the left. Both the waist belt and breast plate are plain while the buttons are usually embossed with the Virginia State Seal

 

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