Museum Collections
Luce Center
Belt plate
Object Number:
1966.65
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Brass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 8.6 x 11.4 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: banner at plate bottom: "NATIONAL GUARD"
stamped: banner at plate center: "PRO PATRIA ET GLORIA"
Description:
Curved, corner-cut rectangular brass plate; affixed to front is white metal design of banner over coat of arms inside oval shield, which sits on a banner and assorted swords/spears, with banner at bottom and eagle grasping banner at top; hooks on back of plate.
Gallery Label:
This plate was part of a dress uniform belt worn by a New York State National Guardsman.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.