Philadelphia Fire Zouaves Box Plate / SOLD

Philadelphia Fire Zouaves Box Plate - Inventory Number: BEL: 327 / SOLD

 

The "P.F.Z." on this waist belt plate stands for Philadelphia Fire Zouaves, who filled the ranks of the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. The men who comprised this unit came from fire companies throughout Philadelphia. The 72nd were led by Col. DeWitt Clinton Baxter and were also referred to as Baxter's Fire Zouaves. From the collection of Duncan Campbell.

Housed in 5 inch x 6 inch display case with black archival felt.  

Inventory Number: BEL 327 / SOLD