Culps Hill Plate

[2ndDEboy]

Found on culps hill by Ken brame! Mint almost condition US stamped and TJ Sheppard stamped on back!!

 

[Lampasas Bill]

I thought Culp's Hill was inside the National Park, where relic collecting is a federal crime? Was this collected before the park was established?

 

[Tony Z]

Now what happens if the current owner bought the plate and back story?

 

[2ndDEboy]

I thought Culp's Hill was inside the National Park, where relic collecting is a federal crime? Was this collected before the park was established?

This was found before Gettysburg became a park

 

[2ndDEboy]

Now what happens if the current owner bought the plate and back story?

This was sold at a auction years ago containing over 500 relics from Gettysburg battlefield and surrounding farms of the battle field found by Ken brame

 

[Salterr]

I thought Culp's Hill was inside the National Park, where relic collecting is a federal crime? Was this collected before the park was established?

The park was established back in the 1890's I think

 

[2ndDEboy]

The park was established back in the 1890's I think

Yes and relic hunting wasn't illegal until the early 70s I believe

 

[Salterr]

Yes and relic hunting wasn't illegal until the early 70s I believe

It's a really nice breast plate, you don't find that marking on too many at all!

 

[Salterr]

Your other plates are outstanding too. Do you specialize in plates?

 

[2ndDEboy]

Your other plates are outstanding too. Do you specialize in plates?

Just collect im no expert

 

[Salterr]

Just collect im no expert

Very cool, you might appreciate this one from the battle of Franklin.

 

[2ndDEboy]

Very cool, you might appreciate this one from the battle of Franklin.

 

[2ndDEboy]

That is a nice one did you dig it?

 

[Salterr]

That is a nice one did you dig it?

Yes, actually I've always wanted to metal detect but have never had the chance. I found it next to a horseshoe when I was digging a trench to install some conduit and wiring for a job I was at.

I'd actually like to see if someone will take me metal detecting one day. I wouldn't mind paying for the experience because I'm no good at overlaying maps or knowing about troop movements.

 

[gjpratt]

Yes, actually I've always wanted to metal detect but have never had the chance. I found it next to a horseshoe when I was digging a trench to install some conduit and wiring for a job I was at.

I'd actually like to see if someone will take me metal detecting one day. I wouldn't mind paying for the experience because I'm no good at overlaying maps or knowing about troop movements.

Reach out to @ucvrelics (Richard). I am in the exact same position, except I have never accidentally found a relic. Closest I came was when I was with someone who eyeballed a fired Colt pistol bullet. On Shy's Hill in the 1980s!

 

[2ndDEboy]

Yes, actually I've always wanted to metal detect but have never had the chance. I found it next to a horseshoe when I was digging a trench to install some conduit and wiring for a job I was at.

I'd actually like to see if someone will take me metal detecting one day. I wouldn't mind paying for the experience because I'm no good at overlaying maps or knowing about troop movements.

I see a difference in the plates as if made by different makers

 

[Johnny Shafto]

Gosh these "breast plates" are both beautiful and interesting. I copied both images so I could more easily compare. The Franklin original carving appears to have considerably more detail in the areas of the arrow fletching, legs, and neck feathers, while the Culp's Hill lower wing feathers are more pronounced. The position of each eagle is also quite different. Obviously a different artist and likely a different foundry location. Details? Could someone possibly post an image or two showing similar being worn; possibly studio and in the field? Thanks to @Salterr and @2ndDEboy for posting.

 

[Johnny Shafto]

 

[Mike Serpa]

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I guess you have this photo of him?

John Haskell Calef - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

John Haskell Calef (September 24, 1841 January 14, 1912) was a career artillery officer in the United States Army, and a veteran of the American Civil War. Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Calef attended the United States Military Academy, where he graduated 22nd in the Class of 1862. He was com

alchetron.com

 

[Johnny Shafto]

I guess you have this photo of him?
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John Haskell Calef - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

John Haskell Calef (September 24, 1841 January 14, 1912) was a career artillery officer in the United States Army, and a veteran of the American Civil War. Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Calef attended the United States Military Academy, where he graduated 22nd in the Class of 1862. He was com

alchetron.com

Thank you Mike. Much appreciated. I do indeed have this great image of the young cadet. Great picture. It's been surprising how many images of him I've found over the years; several as a result of his presence on General Meade's staff.