Military Accoutrements

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VERY NICE P1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

VERY NICE P1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

Original non-excavated Civil War eagle cross belt plate constructed of stamped brass with lead fill.  These plates adorned the cartridge box shoulder sling, and this example retains both iron loops… (490-7142). Learn More »

NEAR MINT P1839 US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

NEAR MINT P1839 US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Featuring the original gilding on the stamped brass, this is as close to new condition as an item of this age can possibly be. The reverse of the plate features lead filling that has yet to fully… (1121-16). Learn More »

MODEL 1874 CAVALRY SWORD BELT WITH "US" BELT PLATE, 3RD CAVALRY

MODEL 1874 CAVALRY SWORD BELT WITH "US" BELT PLATE, 3RD CAVALRY

Enlisted waist belt of bridle leather with “US” buckle, sword hangers, and shoulder strap. The belt is about 1.75" wide, shows honest use, and remains solid and supple. The two hangers, long and… (380-120). Learn More »

US MAKER MARKED INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX SLING: GETTYSBURG SHIELDS MUSEUM

US MAKER MARKED INFANTRY CARTRIDGE BOX SLING: GETTYSBURG SHIELDS MUSEUM

Field used US cartridge box sling recovered here at Gettysburg and once in the Shields Museum, which opened here in town in 1925 displaying relics picked up the battlefield and was in business until… (286-1135). Learn More »

NEAR MINT P1839 US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

NEAR MINT P1839 US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Featuring the original gilding on the stamped brass, this is as close to new condition as an item of this age can possibly be. The reverse of the plate features lead filling that has yet to fully… (1121-15). Learn More »

$450.00
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Ca. 1825-1840 MASS MILITIA CAP PLATE

Ca. 1825-1840 MASS MILITIA CAP PLATE

Massachusetts is thought to be the only state to use its state seal on these scalloped-edge hat plates where other states went for a more generic U.S. eagle motif or panoply of arms. For an exact… (2024-544). Learn More »

VERY NICE P1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE WITH MAKER STAMPING

VERY NICE P1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE WITH MAKER STAMPING

Original non-excavated Civil War eagle cross belt plate constructed of stamped brass with lead fill.  These plates adorned the cartridge box shoulder sling, and this example retains both iron loops… (490-7143). Learn More »

VERY SCARCE P1839 MEDIUM SIZED US BELT PLATE

VERY SCARCE P1839 MEDIUM SIZED US BELT PLATE

According to famous authors and researchers ‘O’Donnell’ and ‘Campbell’, this style of plate is dated to 1861 and differs slightly from Mexican War era general issue plates in several… (490-7144). Learn More »

SUPERB NUMBERED US P1851 CAVALRY BELT WITH MAKER MARKINGS

SUPERB NUMBERED US P1851 CAVALRY BELT WITH MAKER MARKINGS

This belt is a beautiful, complete example of the early, original buff leather Model 1851 sword belt. Worn by Federal enlisted cavalrymen before and during the Civil War, this belt model saw service… (490-7148). Learn More »

STATE OF MARYLAND OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

STATE OF MARYLAND OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

This belt plate was manufactured by Emerson Gaylord shortly before the Civil War when some of Baltimore’s uniformed militia companies made a purchase of sword belts carrying these plates. Emerson… (1259-07). Learn More »

UNIQUE "CSA" ENGRAVED BELT PLATE

UNIQUE "CSA" ENGRAVED BELT PLATE

This belt plate is of the clipped corner "Militia" type dating circa 1835 to 1850 (see Kerksis' Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795-1874 Figure 183). It is made of heavy gauge stamped… (88-206). Learn More »

PARTIALLY ID’D NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN IN GREAT CONDITION

PARTIALLY ID’D NEW YORK DEPOT CANTEEN IN GREAT CONDITION

This is a lovely example of a New York depot canteen with characteristic smooth sides. The condition is wonderful with a complete light-blue to gray jean cloth cover.  A few minor holes and seam… (172-5345). Learn More »

MUSEUM QUALITY BULLET STRUCK CANTEEN

MUSEUM QUALITY BULLET STRUCK CANTEEN

The Model 1858 New York depot canteen is in very fine and complete condition. It has 95% of its original brown wool cover, the original tin chain and stopper with cork, and its full-length strap. The… (88-211). Learn More »

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE “ROPE BORDER” BELT PLATE

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE “ROPE BORDER” BELT PLATE

Dug condition stamped brass oval “rope border” belt plate. Unlike their US counterparts, these were not lead filled.  These are not commonly found and can most often be traced back to the… (1202-260). Learn More »

REMARKABLE ID DISC BELONGING TO GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN COMBAT VETERAN

REMARKABLE ID DISC BELONGING TO GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN COMBAT VETERAN

This exceedingly rare ID disc belonged to Jas. H. Smythe of Co. H, 2nd (Maryland) E.S. Volunteers - a 9-month regiment.  He enlisted on February 19, 1862 in Baltimore, Maryland at age 42. Before the… (490-7168). Learn More »

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR FEDERAL SERGEANT CHEVRONS

EXCELLENT CIVIL WAR FEDERAL SERGEANT CHEVRONS

This is an excellent pair of Civil War infantry chevrons. These are made of light blue worsted wool stripes sewn to a dark blue wool background patch, which in turn would be sewn to the sleeve of the… (490-7164). Learn More »

EXCELLENT PAIR OF CIVIL WAR FEDERAL INFANTRY REGULATION CORPORAL CHEVRONS/STRIPES

EXCELLENT PAIR OF CIVIL WAR FEDERAL INFANTRY REGULATION CORPORAL CHEVRONS/STRIPES

Union infantry companies fielded eight corporals. Along with the sergeants they might be charged with supervising squads or fatigue details, but in battle were posted in the front rank of the line of… (490-7163). Learn More »

VERY RARE DUG CSA RECTANGULAR PLATE

VERY RARE DUG CSA RECTANGULAR PLATE

This is wonderful example of a dug rectangular Confederate belt plate, that appears to be classified by collectors as Mullinax #109, based upon the listing in his book Confederate Belt Buckles and… (1202-259). Learn More »

$2,950.00
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CIVIL WAR BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING & SNAP HOOK

CIVIL WAR BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY CARBINE SLING & SNAP HOOK

A very nice example of the Civil War cavalry shoulder sling designed for use with carbines fitted with sling rings. The sling was to be worn over the left shoulder with its buckle to the back. This… (1256-30). Learn More »

$1,250.00
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SKIN OF AN SNY BELT PLATE DUG AT HARRISON’S LANDING

SKIN OF AN SNY BELT PLATE DUG AT HARRISON’S LANDING

This is the skin only of a State of New York belt plate emblazoned with the initials “SNY.” The plate has a nice dark face with some lighter discoloration from ground action. The edge of the plate… (410-853). Learn More »


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RARE EBERLE 1796 CONTRACT MARKED BAYONET

This rare bayonet is marked by the maker in a sunken cartouche with raised letters on the base of the blade reading “Eberle.” Charles Louis Eberle emigrated to the U.S. from Germany with brothers George A. and Henry J. in 1794, arriving in… (1052-86). Learn More »

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