Confederate Adjutant General button	The Civil War Relicman, Harry Ridgeway
	Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!) I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics
	This page updated   March 02, 2008

The Ridgeway Civil War Reference Archive 
Federal shoulder plates (Regulation 1826)

This is a sampling of relics collected by Harry Ridgeway over the years.  This archive record is for educational purposes only.  Some of the relics listed may be on display at the Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester Virginia, some are no longer owned by the author.  None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to the separate sales catalog for items that are currently offered.

All  items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.   
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.    
This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.

P1523     Shoulder Belt plate, Regulation 1839 pattern, company officer ca 1840 to 1851

Very ornate cast shoulder plate for officers, "US" and wreath are silvered and applied. Three hooks fastened a belt that draped across the officer's shoulder, this handsome style was certainly fitting for an officer, from the Mexican War period, generally pre 1851.
Beautiful nondug example, hooks were clipped off and two very small holes drilled for mounting on an old relic display, the holes are not distracting and can be filled.
Plate measures 65mm X 81mm
Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 262

P1612     Eagle round shoulder plate, USA, Regulation 1826

The round shoulder plate was developed from earlier regulations, most were made late 1850's or during the Civil War.  This attractive die pattern is noted for its very sharp detail and is believed to have been supplied by Wilkinson, Boyd or Pittman.  The actual sub contract maker is not known.  
Round die stamped plate, solder filled, two iron hooks intended for enlisted.
Attractive dug patina, original bends, no hooks.  
Recovered: Shenandoah Valley Va campaign  
Plate measures 64mm (approx round plate is cut)  
Ref:  O'Donnell & Campbell plate 456 or 457 (same die)

P1613     Eagle round shoulder plate, USA, Regulation 1826

The round shoulder plate was developed from earlier regulations, most were made late 1850's or during the Civil War.  Contractor is not known.  
Round die stamped plate, solder filled, two iron hooks intended for enlisted.
Attractive dug patina, original bends, no hooks.  
Recovered: Shenandoah Valley Va campaign  
Plate measures 64mm (approx round plate is cut)  
Ref:  O'Donnell & Campbell plate 465

P1533    Eagle round shoulder plate, USA, Regulation 1826 

Contractor: Unknown, unusual design somewhat "stocky" eagle 
Outstanding face, both hooks intact. 
Recovered: "Antietam 1965 West Woods" 
Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell plate 467

P1614     Eagle round shoulder plate, USA, Regulation 1826

The round shoulder plate was developed from earlier regulations, most were made late 1850's or during the Civil War. Die design is somewhat crude but attractive.  
Round die stamped plate, solder filled, two iron hooks intended for enlisted.
Attractive dug patina, original bends, both hooks intact.  
Recovered: Shenandoah Valley Va campaign  
Plate measures 64mm (approx round plate is cut)  
Ref:  O'Donnell & Campbell plate series 440 to 468, die pattern not listed