USNM 604107-M (S-K 263). Figure 207.
Figure 207
This specimen, roughly cast in brass and gilded, is unusual because the Militia rarely used the letters "U S" on any of its equipment. The pattern does not conform to anything prescribed for Regulars and the quality does not come up to standards required by the Regular Establishment; hence it must have been worn by Militia. It would have been a stock pattern. There is the possibility that it might have been worn by diplomatic personnel, but its poor quality makes this unlikely.
WAIST-BELT PLATE, C. 1850
USNM 604387-M (S-K 534). Figure 208.
Figure 208