Excellent non dug regulation 1851 pattern ID'ed sword belt plate. O'Donnell & Campbell # 663. Cast brass with integral eagle motif and tongue. Nickel-silver applied wreath. Adjuster hook included. Benchmarked 345. Keeper is benchmarked 939 and has been added to complete the piece. Back is marked:
John Diener
Co F
7 cav
Penn
John Diener was a Private in the 7th Penn. Cavalry, Company F. He made it through the war and died at age 72.
Comes with a nice packet of information on John Diener and the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry.