Militia Tin Cap Plate

Description:

Militia Tin Cap Plate, c. early 19th century, tin cap plate painted with a mustard colored border, with thirteen stars and an eagle over "WR," and a red banner (over painted) with "LIBERTY" in the middle, ht. 8 1/8, wd. 6 1/8 in.
Estimate $150-250

Some paint loss and red looks to be over painted.


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