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SCARCE MCELROY AND HUNT CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE
McElroy and Hunt were the only Confederate firm to mark their belt buckles and this some of the better markings we have seen. These were sand cast, and between occasional file or finish work,… (1083-10). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE
One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the forked-tongue or wishbone frame style from the shape of the movable tongue mounted on the center bar. The buckle is practical, light-weight,… (490-5846). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE FROM COLD HARBOR
These classic Confederate, brass, fixed-tongue frame buckles come in a variety of sizes and slight variations making them a distinct category for collectors of Confederate field gear and belt plates.… (490-5787). Learn More »
$650.00
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CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE
This fixed-tongue frame buckle is a classic Confederate soldier’s belt buckle. These brass buckles are a collecting specialty of their own, coming in a variety of sizes and showing variations in… (490-5855). Learn More »
OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS 1961 AT HARPERS FERRY
This regulation plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations at top indicating he found it at Harpers Ferry in November 1961. Kerkis was one of the legendary early relic… (2024-291). Learn More »
M1851 US BELT RIG WITH PLATE AND ALL STRAPS
This is a very nice condition buff leather sword belt. The exterior leather surfaces are clean and in excellent condition. The leather is strong and supple with no weak spots. Both the sword hangers… (286-1331). Learn More »
HAGNER PATTERN 1872 PATTERN NEW JERSEY WAIST BELT PLATE
Rectangular plate is made of cast brass with the letters “NJ” within an oval on a stippled field at center. Reverse has the tongue with an integral keeper on one end. [jet] [ph:L] … (1235-441). Learn More »
$125.00
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US CIVIL WAR ENLISTED MAN’S WAIST BELT WITH PLATE
Plate is attached to the reverse side of the leather belt but from the wear patterns it has been this way for many years. Plate can be reversed if done with care. The belt is in good solid condition.… (490-5896). Learn More »
$325.00
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BATTLE OF SHILOH IRON FRAME BUCKLE
This non-descript iron frame buckle was recovered at Shiloh and although simple, shows some care in its construction in using a center bar that widens toward the middle where it is given a deep groove… (490-5814). Learn More »
BATTLE OF SHILOH CIVIL WAR EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE
This is the regulation US plate worn on the infantry cartridge box sling and was recovered at Shiloh, fought April 6-7, 1862, up to that point the largest battle of the war, one that made and almost… (490-5812). Learn More »
$225.00
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CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG
This cartridge box plate was recovered at Gettysburg, though we have no specification find location on the field. This is the standard M1839 cartridge box plate used by Union infantry throughout the… (490-5811). Learn More »
$300.00
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CHICKAMAUGA RECOVERED EAGLE BREAST PLATE
This regulation US infantry cartridge box sling plate was recovered at Chickamauga, the two-day battle of the western theatre in September 1863, with losses second only to Gettysburg in the whole war.… (490-5809). Learn More »
$225.00
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CIVIL WAR NCO SWORD CROSSBELT PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG
This pattern of belt plate was first adopted in 1826 with hooks on the reverse for the bayonet shoulder belt and made of stamped rolled brass for artillery and white metal for infantry. This was… (490-5799). Learn More »
EXCAVATED M1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE
This is the standard Union infantry enlisted man’s belt plate of the Civil War. Adopted in 1839, these plates are stamped, rolled brass with a lead solder filled back that anchors the fastening… (490-5895). Learn More »
NEW BERN, N.C., RECOVERED M1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE
This is the standard Union infantry enlisted man’s belt plate of the Civil War. Adopted in 1839, these plates are stamped, rolled brass with a lead solder filled back that anchors the fastening… (490-5808). Learn More »
BATTLE OF FRANKLIN CIVIL WAR EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX BREAST PLATE
This is the regulation US plate worn on the infantry cartridge box sling and was recovered at Franklin, Tennessee, the site of Hood’s disastrous attack on the troops of Gen. John M. Schofield on… (490-5807). Learn More »
$215.00
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CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1851 DRUM STICK CARRIAGE
This would go well with a Civil War drum or collection of Civil War music related pieces. This plate is shown in the 1851 regulations and was used throughout the war. The body is a sheet of rolled… (766-1922). Learn More »
RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA
A Model 1839 cartridge box plate with central “US”. Plate shows great green patina. There is a slight reverse curl of the edge and several freeze cracks, but no severe damage. Reverse has 100% of… (1235-71). Learn More »
PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN BY SID KERKSIS IN 1966
This plate was recovered on the battlefield of Kennesaw Mountain by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War… (2023-1480). Learn More »
$495.00
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OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED NEAR BLOODY LANE AT ANTIETAM
This regulation M1839 oval US infantry belt plate was recovered near Bloody Lane at Antietam. The face has a medium brown patina at center mixed with grayish white along the edges, in some recesses… (490-5860). Learn More »
$300.00
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PRESENTATION SWORD: TWICE WOUNDED IN ACTION, HIS GALLANTRY ON THE BATTLEFIELD SPARED HIM A COURTMARTIAL – CAPT. WM. ACKERMANN, 62ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS (ANDERSON ZOUAVES)
This exceptional, silvered Model 1850 staff and field officer’s presentation sword was given to a twice-wounded captain of the Anderson Zouaves by the men of his company. The sword was made by Ball, Black & Co., descended from a New York… (870-138). Learn More »
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