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PATTERN 1819 “US” CROSSBELT PLATE
This early plate is a stamped brass vertical oval with the letters “”U.S.” at center. Plate was meant for wear on the white buff cross belts worn early in the history of the US Army. The face of… (2024-2390). Learn More »
$895.00
ON HOLD
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 »
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 »
$450.00
SOLD
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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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 »
$295.00
SOLD
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
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 »
$2,250.00
SOLD
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
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 »
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
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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 »
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
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… (2024-1804). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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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
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U.S. BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN JULY 1960 AT BLACKFORD’S FORD, MD
This plate was recovered by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War projectiles and comes with his original… (766-2046). Learn More »
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DAGUERROTYPE IN UNIFORM OF LEWIS HENRY LITTLE, BREVET FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AT MONTEREY 1846; KILLED IN ACTION AS CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND DIVISION COMMANDER AT IUKA 1862
This very clear sixth-plate daguerreotype dates about 1850 and shows Lewis Henry Little, usually referred to by his middle name, as a Captain in the 7th U.S. Infantry. Born in Maryland in 1817, he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the 5th US Infantry… (1138-1808). Learn More »
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