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US REVENUE CUTTER BELT RIG & PLATE

US REVENUE CUTTER BELT RIG & PLATE

Belt is made of one piece of leather with the leather from each edge folded toward the middle. Belt meas. approx. 40.25 inches long x 1.75 wide. The interior of the belt has a good straight seam… (1052-236). Learn More »

RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR ORANGE, VA

RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR ORANGE, VA

Model 1839 cartridge box plate with central “US”. Plate has a great face with smooth brown patina. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill. Both wire loops remain strong. This plate was recovered near… (1184-109). Learn More »

RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR ORANGE, VA

RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR ORANGE, VA

Model 1839 cartridge box plate with central “US”. Plate has a great face with a mottled patina. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill. Both wire loops remain strong. This plate was recovered near… (1184-108). Learn More »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face remains somewhat dirt covered with a… (1184-96). Learn More »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face has a beautiful dark brown patina.… (1184-94). Learn More »

US M1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

US M1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

Standard regulation M1851 Officer’s sword belt plate measuring 2 inches by 3 ¼ inches with integral wreath, and although in relic condition, the stippled background and sunburst are still clearly… (1184-128). Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM CEDAR CREEK, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM CEDAR CREEK, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS

This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box shoulder sling plate (Eagle breast plate) has a smooth brown patina. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch.  The plate’s… (2023-761). Learn More »

US M1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

US M1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

Standard regulation M1851 NCO sword belt plate measuring 50mm by 83mm with a three-piece applied wreath and integral tongue. The left side of the wreath has broken off but the rest remains firmly… (1184-129). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Standard US P1839 cartridge box plate shows a dark patina with some minor dings in the US with none of the original gilt remaining on the face. Two loops remain intact on the reverse of the plate,… (1184-112). Learn More »

VERY RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 84th REGIMENT, ROYAL HIGHLAND EMIGRANTS, CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, ONE OF FIVE KNOWN

VERY RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 84th REGIMENT, ROYAL HIGHLAND EMIGRANTS, CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, ONE OF FIVE KNOWN

This is one of five known examples of the rare cartridge box plate worn by the Royal Highland Emigrants, the 84th Regiment of Foot, in the Revolutionary War. These are identical to the plates worn by… (844-32). Learn More »

MASSACHUSETTS WAIST BELT PLATE

MASSACHUSETTS WAIST BELT PLATE

Post-Civil War militia belt buckle, circa 1865-1890. Cast brass buckle with Massachusetts state seal. Very high detail. Measures 53mm x 86mm and retains perfect curve. This has the narrow ½ inch wide… (2022-840). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Face is heavily encrusted from ground action. Eagle detail is slightly subdued. Reverse has 98% of the lead fill and one rusted loop. Recovered at Fredericksburg.  [ad]… (2022-1422). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Face has a nice dusty brown patina with a good eagle stamping. Reverse has 100% of the speckled lead fill but no hooks. Recovered at Fredericksburg. [ad] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~… (2022-1421). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG, WITH MAKER’S MARK

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG, WITH MAKER’S MARK

Face has a splotchy brown patina and heavy discoloration from ground action. Reverse has 100% of the lead with one rusted loop.  Maker mark, “W.H. SMITH / ____LYN” partially visible on… (2022-1420). Learn More »

BOYD AND SONS CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

BOYD AND SONS CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Introduced in 1839 to be ornamental and functional, the cartridge box plate was made of stamped, rolled brass with a lead solder filled back and served to keep the box flap down even if the soldier… (766-1569). Learn More »

$275.00
Originally $325.00

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CASTLEMAN’S FERRY

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CASTLEMAN’S FERRY

This is a nice chocolate brown color excavated VMM box plate found at Castleman’s Ferry, Virginia. This is on the Shenandoah River and was the scene of the Battle of Cool Spring in 1864, but was the… (766-1541). Learn More »

$1,250.00
Originally $1,450.00

DUG US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

DUG US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Face has a mixed dark brown and green patina. The green is usually caused by fertilizer showing the plate may have come from an open field rather than woods. The actual location of recovery is… (595-1893). Learn More »

MAINE “VMM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

MAINE “VMM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

These plates for wear on the flaps of the cartridge box followed the standard U.S. 1839 version, but with VMM, instead of U.S., stamped in the rolled brass for “Volunteer Militia of Maine.” These… (1156-33). Learn More »

MAINE VOLUNTEER “VMM” BELT PLATE

MAINE VOLUNTEER “VMM” BELT PLATE

These plates for wear on the flaps of the cartridge box followed the standard U.S. 1839 version, but with VMM, instead of U.S., stamped in the rolled brass for “Volunteer Militia of Maine.” These… (1156-32). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH PORTION OF LEATHER

US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH PORTION OF LEATHER

This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a very clear “US”. Face has an attractive… (595-1906). Learn More »


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CAPTURED CONFEDERATE SECOND NATIONAL FLAG, UNUSUAL VARIATION WITH MADAUS LETTER, FROM A SOLDIER IN THE 59th NEW YORK

This 2nd National Confederate Flag was purchased in the 1980s by a well-respected Florida dealer/collector directly from descendants of the Union soldier who had kept it as a trophy. It comes with a 1988 letter on Milwaukee Public Museum letterhead… (1179-019). Learn More »

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