This is sword belt plate of the Irish Volunteers of Charleston (sc) found while metal detecting. I have been told that it is one of a kind and no other exists.
This was in a box with other things of value, passed down from our grandmother. It appears to be VERY OLD the paper is unusual with a rough, thick, grainy type texture. The paper has broken in the bottom corners. It feels dry & brittle. It looks to be an original. I can't be sure. I have kept it in a ziploc bag over the past 10 years to keep it from deteriorating any further. Only took it out to take these pictures.
