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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
RELIC EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM THE LITTLE ROUND TOP, GETTYSBURG
This Federal eagle breast plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern. Plate measures a diameter of 63mm and is in very good excavated condition. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the… (286-1359). Learn More »
$495.00
SOLD
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 »
M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT WITH ALL STRAPS
This well used buff leather Model 1851 sword belt comes complete with sword hangers, shoulder strap (Sam Brown), all brass hardware, and NCO style eagle belt plate with German silver wreath. The brown… (480-385). Learn More »
$675.00
ON HOLD
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 »
CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING “CS” SWORD BELT PLATE
This original excavated Civil War Confederate two-piece interlocking belt buckle is the classic “tongue and wreath” style used on sword belts. The two elements were found together, fit well, and… (2022-839). Learn More »
$2,450.00
SOLD
CONFEDERATE ROUND-CORNER, SPUN-HOOK BELT PLATE: FORT BLAKELY
This Confederate, solid-cast CS belt plate still retains part of its original leather belt under the fastening prongs on the back of the plate. The plate is generally rectangular, but with noticeably… (2024-2378). Learn More »
$3,695.00
SOLD
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
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 »
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
ON HOLD
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 »
$2,950.00
ON HOLD
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 »
VERY SCARCE CIVIL WAR MUSICIAN DRUMMER BREAST PLATE STICK HOLDER
These clipped-corner rectangular breast plates with two cannon barrel like tubes were intended to hold a drummer’s drumsticks while mounted to a drummer’s sling. When not in use, the sticks… (490-7162). Learn More »
SCARCE CIVIL WAR US NAVY SEAMAN’S WAIST BELT FOR CUTLASS, PISTOL, ETC.
Prewar US Navy belts used a simple brass hook on one end that would pass through a standing loop on the other and the fasten into holes punched in the belt. This is the pattern introduced in 1862… (2024-1697). Learn More »
ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM 18th CORPS LINES, COLD HARBOR, EX-KERKSIS
This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling was in the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author. It comes with his annotated envelope indicating he… (766-2044). Learn More »
$395.00
ON HOLD
ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM 1st DIVISION 2nd CORPS LINES, COLD HARBOR, EX-KERKSIS
This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling was in the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author. It comes with his annotated envelope indicating he… (766-2048). Learn More »
CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE NAVAL BATTERY AT HARPERS FERRY
This is an excellent excavated regulation US cartridge box plate recovered by Syd Kerksis, well known early relic hunter, collector and author of several respected books on Civil War material. It… (2024-1732). Learn More »
$450.00
ON HOLD
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TIFFANY GOLD CUSTER MEDAL, SHERIDAN CAVALRY BADGE, NUMBERED MOLLUS MEDAL OF COL. GEORGE BRIGGS, 7TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY, WITH A PHOTO OF BRIGGS WEARING THEM, AND WITH HIS 7th MICHIGAN CAVALRY VETERAN’S RIBBON
It is hard to think of Civil War medal grouping that equals, let alone surpasses, this one for quality, rarity, visual appeal, historic significance and tight provenance, having descended directly in the Briggs family until 2013. It also carries some… (1270-01). Learn More »
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