Artillery Plate - need specifics from the experts

[Bruce Ct]

I was detecting in a wooded area here in CT. It was near an ancient main route and I was checking an area that sloped down to a stream. I had found a 2 cent piece and a fatty Indian, then I got a decent signal with no depth showing. I assumed it was a piece of slaw or junk so I just pushed the leaved over with my foot. I saw a brownish piece of metal and bent over to check it out. As I bent over I could see details on it - suddenly it came into focus and I could see the cannon and cannon balls! The thing was sitting right on the surface under the leaves!! It's only a fragment but I'm STOKED!! I carefully scanned the area and about a foot away I found 3 smaller fragments that were down about an inch or so. I'm definately going back with a smaller coil to recheck. (the coins I had found were shallow also).
I need the experts out there to help me with any details: vintage, type, etc. I know it's US but exactly what period? (Rev, 1812?). I can see the foot of an eagle on the cannon barrel. The breaks are old - they didn't happen from me. Someone might have stepped on it in the past.
Thanks for any info. Bruce Ct

 

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[Iron Patch]

Believe that's probably an 1812 Shako plate. Shame it's broken, but fairly typical when dug.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Great ID Iron Patch!

Dimensions might comfirm it.

(Below is a repro)

Still made if you want to display beside the dug plate for comparison.

http://www.gggodwin.com/cartgenie/prodInfo.asp?pid=545&cid=18

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Nice find!!!

 

[Mackaydon]

Here it's described as a Regulation 1814 Artillery Hat Plate . (same image as yours Charlie)

http://www.jcamericana.com/inventory-uniforms-headgear.php
Don.....

 

[CSA2K]

Looks like two feet.. nice recovery! Hit that spot hard!!!

 

[Bruce Ct]

Thanks to all who replied and for the photos.
Bruce