“Scott’s Legion” / 20th Pennsylvania (3 mos.) Infantry Breast Plate

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“Scott’s Legion” / 20th Pennsylvania (3 mos.) Infantry Breast Plate

Brass oval, 3.5 x 2.625”, featuring “Roman” profile of General Winfield Scott The “Scott Legion” (20th PA Infantry”) was organized by Col. W.H. Gray and advertised in recruiting broadsides as a regiment staffed by officers who had fought in Mexico, hence the name “Scott’s Legion” for Winfield Scott, the American Mexican War commander in chief. Mustered in late April 1861, this 3-month unit was posted to Harrisburg and then assigned to Patterson’s Army, before mustering out 8/6/1861. Handsome display plate. Scarce. Comes housed in riker display case with blue velvet and descriptive card.

Inventory Number: BEL 584