{"product_id":"original-u-s-seminole-wars-militia-waist-belt-plate-with-original-iron-keepers-circa-1825-1836","title":"Original U.S. Seminole Wars Militia Waist Belt Plate with Original Iron Keepers - Circa 1825-1835","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an absolutely gorgeous example of a Militia waist belt plate used during the 1820s \u0026amp; 1830s, around the Seminole \u0026amp; First Indian Wars. This exact style of buckle can be found on Page 117 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s book, \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Military Belt Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, and was in use from roughly 1825 until 1835.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buckle measures roughly 55 x 77mm, and is a rolled brass planchet struck in the center by a convex die with an applied brass tongue and belt loop bar. The buckle retains both of its original iron keepers, very rare to see. The militia plate displays the spread-wing eagle with talon on shield, four arrows and olive branch, featured on infantry officers’ regulation two-piece waist belt plates, circa 1819-1934. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is minor verdigris on the reverse of the plate, and good service wear overall, with a glorious patina. This one has held up very well for being 200+ years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready for further research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43574028402757,"sku":"ONAC25JRD46","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25JRD46__01.jpg?v=1757509717","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-seminole-wars-militia-waist-belt-plate-with-original-iron-keepers-circa-1825-1836","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}