Just prior to 1850 there were two Militia units in Philadelphia using the letters "P G" to indicate organizational designation—the Philadelphia Guards and the Philadelphia City Greys. This brass-cast plate is believed to have been worn by the Philadelphia Guards, whose buttons were marked "P G." The buttons worn by the Philadelphia City Greys carried the three letters "P C G."[143]
WAIST-BELT PLATE, PROVIDENCE MARINE CORPS ARTILLERY C. 1850
USNM 604147-M (S-K 303). Figure 247.
Figure 247
The letters and device on this rather unusual brass plate make its identification easy. The letters stand for the Providence [R.I.] Marine Corps Artillery; the date 1801 is the unit's original organization date. The crossed cannon indicate Militia artillery. The letters and numerals are of white metal and brazed to the plate. The brass crossed cannon are affixed with wire fasteners. The reverse is fitted with a broad tongue and two wire hooks for attachment.
WAIST-BELT PLATE, SOUTH CAROLINA, C. 1850
USNM 604455-M (S-K 602). Figure 248.