The plate and keeper still affixed to the leather with rivets in place; the cap box, circa 1862, embossed "C.S.STORMS / MAKER, N.Y." on underside of flap, brass finial and belt loops intact. Lot includes a period lead-filled wooden truncheon.

Plate 2x3.25 in.; belt 31.5 in.

Verbal history claims provenance to a North Carolina farm in Sherman's 1865 line of march.

All brass elements enjoy a deep, untouched patina; leather crazed, but somewhat supple; the belt is split.

$200 - 400