I found this can anyone tell me what it is?

[digger42071]

I found this at a flea market. I knew it was Civil War but don't know what it's for. Any ideas?

 

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[CaptEsteban]

Civil War Eagle breast plate. Be careful , there are many reproductions out there !!

 

[digger42071]

Do you think it's a reproduction? It has 3 wire hooks on the back.

 

[gunsil]

Sure looks repro to me.

 

[digger42071]

It's a good looking repro. I got it cheaper than when I reinacted.

 

[Fullstock]

It's probably a repro, but original NCO and musicians eagle plates can have three iron or brass wire hooks on them.

 

[digger42071]

What's the leather for? Leather is old. Brass ring has a lot of wear. The plate is old so if repro it's an old repro.

 

[digger42071]

Here's a similar plate. Hooks are the same. Sadly I can't get this plate off.

http://www.horsesoldier.com/products/military-accoutrements/buckles-plates/6065

 

[digger42071]

I got the plate off. Here is more pictures. If it's fake they did a good job and fooled me. I'm glad I didn't pay much for it.

 

[Fullstock]

It has good color, it really looks good to me.

 

[digger42071]

It's a nice looking plate. I like it

 

[duggap]

Your plate does look pretty good but I didn't like the way it was displayed. Never saw that done before on that kind and shape of leather.