Union Eagle Breast Plate and US Belt Plate on Leather

Both items of stamped brass with lead fill, the breast plate being 65mm diameter and fitted to a 55 in. leather sling; the belt plate is 58 x 90mm with arrow hooks and is fitted to a 38-1/2 in. belt, the underside stamped C. E. LYON MASS. CO. A. The period of stamping is unknown.

Private North Carolina Civil War Collection

Very good appearance with supple leather and mellow patina to brass.