That is why I wanted the photos of the back of the plate. Sorry. In the future if you will contact us before you buy we might can save you.
This is one of those times I'm happy that y'all chimed in before I got home. I hate telling folks these things.
Thank you for your help everybody! I value your time! I did not buy this plate. I am a picker. The current owner of this collection came into our shop in hopes of liquidating it. The collection is massive. As I mentioned above, Heritage Auctions sold a Flag from Appomatox Court House, that came from this collection. The flag was obtained from Reginald Hart, a famous collector in the 18th & 19th century. There is a Flag that was picked up on the battlefield at Gettysburg. Many dug displays, and unique, one of a kind items. I tell you that to offer the following...
Whereas I appreciate the provided references above, I can't help but struggle to understand why a collection like this would include an item that was reproduced in the 60s. The collector, Robert C. Laurens, had been collecting since the 30s. The current owner bought a protion of the collection in the early 70s, and has stored it, untouched, at his home since then. I made reference above to the photos I have showing this plate was in the case prior to the 60s, but left it alone since I noticed the case had been rearranged. I looked at it again, and you can see the plate in the photo, and the plate was never moved, only a few of the other items. The date on the back of the photo is July 1961.
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@zburkett made mention of repros being made in the 60s. Even though that is fact, how would the plate I offer from this collection be in the condition it is, when it has been in the case since at least 1961?
@Package4 also mentions two dots after Vols. Close inspection under magnification, there is a second dot that did not completely form. Is it possible this is a rarity, or an oddity? If so, how to determine?
The plate is 3 inches by 2 1/4 inches. It does not react to magnet. There is green corrosion present. It is not perfectly oval. It is not uniform in thickness. There are file marks present. Hopefully some of this is helpful.
Thanks again for the dialogue and interest everybody!