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EXCAVATED “OVM” WAIST BELT PLATE
This Civil War Ohio Volunteer Militia Enlisted Infantry belt plate, is in good excavated condition. This early war belt plate measures 52 mm x 75 mm and is constructed from die-struck rolled sheet… (1000-1540). Learn More »
$1,120.00
Originally $1,400.00
ON HOLD
EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR “VMM” OVAL WAIST BELT PLATE
Presented here is an excavated “Volunteer Militia of Maine” oval waist belt plate that was issued to the State’s volunteer infantrymen early in the Civil War. Maine formally organized its… (1000-1541). Learn More »
$1,480.00
Originally $1,850.00
INDIAN WARS NEW YORK HAGNER PATTERN 1872 BELT PLATE
About 1880 New York adopted a version the US M1872 belt plate substituting “NY” for “US” for garrison and dress wear. These are sometimes referred to as the Hagner pattern, having been first… (1216-195). Learn More »
ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BELT BUCKLE WITH BELT
The belt plate and buckle pictured here is from mid Civil War, 1862-1864. The eagle plate is an 1851 pattern prevalent in late war enlistees. The design was introduced in 1851 with… (172-3107). Learn More »
$400.00
Originally $495.00
NEW YORK “SNY” MILITIA DRESS BELT AND PLATE CA. 1885-1900
A light weight, die stamped rolled brass belt plate with raised border and script letters “SNY” in the center. See O’Donnell and Campbell Plate 868 for this plate. There are several variations,… (1216-217). Learn More »
VERMONT NATIONAL GUARD BELT PLATE AND BELT
O’Donnell and Campbell date this plate ca. 1890-1905 and show it as Plate 870 in company with some similar plates used by other states about the same time. This is a die-struck rolled brass… (1216-202). Learn More »
GEORGIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM SPOTTSYLVANIA COUNTY WITH CARVED DESIGNS ON THE REVERSE
A scarce Georgia state seal cartridge box plate with a pleasing patina found November 25, 1975, in Spotsylvania County. These followed the US 1839 pattern that was both ornamental and served to keep… (1262-03). Learn More »
$4,750.00
ON HOLD
VERY NICE RICHMOND STYLE CS TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT PLATE: LONGSTREET’S CAMP AT FREDERICKSBURG
This was recovered in 1977 from a camp in the Fredericksburg area known to have been occupied by Longstreet’s troops. It is in excellent condition, with no bends, cracks or breaks, and a fairly… (1262-04). Learn More »
$2,975.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE LARGE FRAME FORKED-TONGUE, “WISHBONE” BUCKLE FROM PEACHTREE CREEK, ATLANTA CAMPAIGN, EX DON PHILLIPS
One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the frame pattern with a movable spit tongue sometimes called the “forked tongue” or “wishbone” pattern. The buckle is simple,… (2024-2377). Learn More »
$895.00
ON HOLD
MARYLAND 5th REGIMENT’S VETERAN CORPS BELT AND BUCKLE
A very good example of a ca. 1895-1910 ornate belt plate with inner raised border and a “5” flanked by “VC” on a stippled ground. The plate is O’Donnell and Campbell Plate 876 and… (1216-194). Learn More »
INDIAN WARS US MODEL 1872 BELT PLATE
Sometimes referred to as the Hagner pattern M1872 US belt plate, this sturdy, cast brass rectangular belt plate with integral belt loop and tongue was intended to go with a brace system requiring… (1216-204). Learn More »
INDIAN WARS PERIOD RHODE ISLAND OFFICER’S BELT AND BUCKLE
Ca. 1870-1885 Rhode Island officer’s belt and plate. This is plate 843 in O’Donnell & Campbell who note that it appears in the 1885 Ames Sword Company catalog and that two different grades are… (1216-200). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
CARVED CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE OF WILLIAM CHURCH, CO. K 13th VERMONT, KILLED IN ACTION AT GETTYSBURG IN THE REPULSE OF PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH BATTLE DAMAGE
“After the battle was won, and the victory was ours, and we were returning to a position in the front line, a hostile shell hit him and burst causing almost instant death. Among all the bodies… (2025-41). Learn More »
$4,250.00
ON HOLD
EXCAVATED BRASS FACE OF “VMM” OVAL PLATE
Presented here is the excavated brass face of what was once a “Volunteer Maine Militia” oval waist belt plate or cartridge box plate that was issued to the State’s volunteer infantrymen early in… (665-107). Learn More »
GETTYBURG RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered at Gettysburg and as typical of many battlefield pick-ups was once mounted for display on a relic board, as shown by small holes at top, bottom and… (286-1398). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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VERY SCARCE US GOVERNMENT PURCHASE MERRILL RIFLE
This Merrill breechloading rifle is one of just 566 contracted for by the US government in December 1861 and delivered from August through December 1862, inspected and marked by Zadock Butt, and known to have been issued to several Union regiments,… (490-7012). Learn More »
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