Waist belt badge
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 3/4 in. (5.1 x 7 cm)
Description:
Rectangular waist band badge with XX inscribed.
Group of eighteen 18th century British military badges and belt plates; brass or silver cartridge box badges, belt plates, and uniform badges, some framed, and all mounted together on a woven fabric board; painted wooden frame with glass removed and discarded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain Howland Pell, 1920
Object Number:
INV.5631.18
Gallery Label:
Paper backing in object file with text: Solid Silver Sword-belt Plate of Lieut. James Edwards of the 28th Regiment of the British Army in the American Revolution. this belt plate was found at teh opening of Arden Street, Inwood, New York City, on the site of hte Hessian Body Regiment Camp of 1779. Edwards was commissioned an Ensign in the 28th Regiment in 1772. Commissioned Captain in the 28th August 23rd, 1775. He was wounded st the battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. He sold out to Ensign John Thomas, June 15th, 1778. A James Edwards was commissioned Captain in Bannister Tarlton's "British Legion", October 24th, 1778. He was probably the same Edwards who owned the belt plate.
This Beltplate is the property of William L. Calver.
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
66083
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waist belt badge
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Largest: 2 3/4 x 2 in. (7 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Vertical, rectangular waist band badge with text: ROYAL/ LX/ AMERICANS
Group of eighteen 18th century British military badges and belt plates; brass or silver cartridge box badges, belt plates, and uniform badges, some framed, and all mounted together on a woven fabric board; painted wooden frame with glass removed and discarded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain Howland Pell, 1920
Object Number:
INV.5631.17
Gallery Label:
Paper backing in object file with text: Solid Silver Sword-belt Plate of Lieut. James Edwards of the 28th Regiment of the British Army in the American Revolution. this belt plate was found at teh opening of Arden Street, Inwood, New York City, on the site of hte Hessian Body Regiment Camp of 1779. Edwards was commissioned an Ensign in the 28th Regiment in 1772. Commissioned Captain in the 28th August 23rd, 1775. He was wounded st the battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. He sold out to Ensign John Thomas, June 15th, 1778. A James Edwards was commissioned Captain in Bannister Tarlton's "British Legion", October 24th, 1778. He was probably the same Edwards who owned the belt plate.
This Beltplate is the property of William L. Calver.
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
66082
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cartridge box badge
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. (7.6 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Cartridge box badge with crown and inscribed "4BC3" on bottom half-ring.
Group of eighteen 18th century British military badges and belt plates; brass or silver cartridge box badges, belt plates, and uniform badges, some framed, and all mounted together on a woven fabric board; painted wooden frame with glass removed and discarded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain Howland Pell, 1920
Object Number:
INV.5631.16
Gallery Label:
Paper backing in object file with text: Solid Silver Sword-belt Plate of Lieut. James Edwards of the 28th Regiment of the British Army in the American Revolution. this belt plate was found at teh opening of Arden Street, Inwood, New York City, on the site of hte Hessian Body Regiment Camp of 1779. Edwards was commissioned an Ensign in the 28th Regiment in 1772. Commissioned Captain in the 28th August 23rd, 1775. He was wounded st the battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. He sold out to Ensign John Thomas, June 15th, 1778. A James Edwards was commissioned Captain in Bannister Tarlton's "British Legion", October 24th, 1778. He was probably the same Edwards who owned the belt plate.
This Beltplate is the property of William L. Calver.
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
66081
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waist belt badge
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass and lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (5.7 x 8.3 cm)
Description:
Rectangular waist band badge with crown and 'GR'.
Group of eighteen 18th century British military badges and belt plates; brass or silver cartridge box badges, belt plates, and uniform badges, some framed, and all mounted together on a woven fabric board; painted wooden frame with glass removed and discarded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain Howland Pell, 1920
Object Number:
INV.5631.15
Gallery Label:
Paper backing in object file with text: Solid Silver Sword-belt Plate of Lieut. James Edwards of the 28th Regiment of the British Army in the American Revolution. this belt plate was found at teh opening of Arden Street, Inwood, New York City, on the site of hte Hessian Body Regiment Camp of 1779. Edwards was commissioned an Ensign in the 28th Regiment in 1772. Commissioned Captain in the 28th August 23rd, 1775. He was wounded st the battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. He sold out to Ensign John Thomas, June 15th, 1778. A James Edwards was commissioned Captain in Bannister Tarlton's "British Legion", October 24th, 1778. He was probably the same Edwards who owned the belt plate.
This Beltplate is the property of William L. Calver.
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
66080
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waist belt badge
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.6 cm)
Description:
Rectangular waist band badge with decorative "GR" inscribed.
Group of eighteen 18th century British military badges and belt plates; brass or silver cartridge box badges, belt plates, and uniform badges, some framed, and all mounted together on a woven fabric board; painted wooden frame with glass removed and discarded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain Howland Pell, 1920
Object Number:
INV.5631.14
Gallery Label:
Paper backing in object file with text: "Solid Silver Sword-belt Plate of Lieut. James Edwards of the 28th Regiment of the British Army in the American Revolution. This belt plate was found at the opening of Arden Street, Inwood, New York City, on the site of hte Hessian Body Regiment Camp of 1779. Edwards was commissioned an Ensign in the 28th Regiment in 1772. Commissioned Captain in the 28th August 23rd, 1775. He was wounded st the battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. He sold out to Ensign John Thomas, June 15th, 1778. A James Edwards was commissioned Captain in Bannister Tarlton's "British Legion", October 24th, 1778. He was probably the same Edwards who owned the belt plate.
This Beltplate is the property of William L. Calver."
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
66079
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waist belt badge
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 in. (3.8 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Waist belt badge.
Group of eighteen 18th century British military badges and belt plates; brass or silver cartridge box badges, belt plates, and uniform badges, some framed, and all mounted together on a woven fabric board; painted wooden frame with glass removed and discarded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain Howland Pell, 1920
Object Number:
INV.5631.13
Gallery Label:
Paper backing in object file with text: Solid Silver Sword-belt Plate of Lieut. James Edwards of the 28th Regiment of the British Army in the American Revolution. this belt plate was found at teh opening of Arden Street, Inwood, New York City, on the site of hte Hessian Body Regiment Camp of 1779. Edwards was commissioned an Ensign in the 28th Regiment in 1772. Commissioned Captain in the 28th August 23rd, 1775. He was wounded st the battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. He sold out to Ensign John Thomas, June 15th, 1778. A James Edwards was commissioned Captain in Bannister Tarlton's "British Legion", October 24th, 1778. He was probably the same Edwards who owned the belt plate.
This Beltplate is the property of William L. Calver.
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
66078
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cartridge box badge
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 in. (5.7 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Cartridge box badge with protruding lion head for the Royal Regiment of Artillery, British Army, found at Fort Washington, Fort Washington Avenue and 183rd Street, NYC. Text label in object file.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain Howland Pell, 1920
Object Number:
INV.5631.12
Gallery Label:
Paper backing in object file with text: Solid Silver Sword-belt Plate of Lieut. James Edwards of the 28th Regiment of the British Army in the American Revolution. this belt plate was found at teh opening of Arden Street, Inwood, New York City, on the site of hte Hessian Body Regiment Camp of 1779. Edwards was commissioned an Ensign in the 28th Regiment in 1772. Commissioned Captain in the 28th August 23rd, 1775. He was wounded st the battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. He sold out to Ensign John Thomas, June 15th, 1778. A James Edwards was commissioned Captain in Bannister Tarlton's "British Legion", October 24th, 1778. He was probably the same Edwards who owned the belt plate.
This Beltplate is the property of William L. Calver.
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
66077
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt plate
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Description:
Round waist belt plate of the Anspach Artillery with piece of bottom loss. Image of crown and 71st regiment with text "..QUICQUID AUL FACEREAUIPAII / NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET". Found on the site of Fort George in a garden at 19th Street and Audubon Avenue, NYC. Text label in object file.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain Howland Pell, 1920
Object Number:
INV.5631.11
Gallery Label:
Paper backing in object file with text: Solid Silver Sword-belt Plate of Lieut. James Edwards of the 28th Regiment of the British Army in the American Revolution. this belt plate was found at teh opening of Arden Street, Inwood, New York City, on the site of hte Hessian Body Regiment Camp of 1779. Edwards was commissioned an Ensign in the 28th Regiment in 1772. Commissioned Captain in the 28th August 23rd, 1775. He was wounded st the battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. He sold out to Ensign John Thomas, June 15th, 1778. A James Edwards was commissioned Captain in Bannister Tarlton's "British Legion", October 24th, 1778. He was probably the same Edwards who owned the belt plate.
This Beltplate is the property of William L. Calver.
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
66076
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt plate
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.6 cm)
Description:
Belt plate with initials "CJ" cut out, belonging to Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards British Army. Found at Fort Tryon, Fort Washington Avenue, NYC (replica). Text label in file folder.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain Howland Pell, 1920
Object Number:
INV.5631.10
Gallery Label:
Paper backing in object file with text: Solid Silver Sword-belt Plate of Lieut. James Edwards of the 28th Regiment of the British Army in the American Revolution. this belt plate was found at teh opening of Arden Street, Inwood, New York City, on the site of hte Hessian Body Regiment Camp of 1779. Edwards was commissioned an Ensign in the 28th Regiment in 1772. Commissioned Captain in the 28th August 23rd, 1775. He was wounded st the battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. He sold out to Ensign John Thomas, June 15th, 1778. A James Edwards was commissioned Captain in Bannister Tarlton's "British Legion", October 24th, 1778. He was probably the same Edwards who owned the belt plate.
This Beltplate is the property of William L. Calver.
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
66075
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt plate
Classification:
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (6.4 x 8.9 cm)
Description:
Rectangular belt plate with images of a crown, canons, and canonballs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Captain Howland Pell, 1920
Object Number:
INV.5631.9
Gallery Label:
Paper backing in object file with text: Solid Silver Sword-belt Plate of Lieut. James Edwards of the 28th Regiment of the British Army in the American Revolution. this belt plate was found at teh opening of Arden Street, Inwood, New York City, on the site of hte Hessian Body Regiment Camp of 1779. Edwards was commissioned an Ensign in the 28th Regiment in 1772. Commissioned Captain in the 28th August 23rd, 1775. He was wounded st the battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. He sold out to Ensign John Thomas, June 15th, 1778. A James Edwards was commissioned Captain in Bannister Tarlton's "British Legion", October 24th, 1778. He was probably the same Edwards who owned the belt plate.
This Beltplate is the property of William L. Calver.
Date Begin:
1760
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
66074
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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