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U.S. M1851 NCO SWORD BELT WITH PLATE & STRAPS FOR MOUNTED ARTILLERY
Bridle leather sword belt in good condition. The exterior leather surfaces show moderate surface crazing with scattered patches of flaking and loss. The leather belt is strong and supple with no weak… (490-7401). Learn More »
VIRGINIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE REMOVED FROM THE BODY OF COL. JAMES G. HODGES, 14th VIRGINIA, KILLED IN PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH HIS COLONEL’S STARS- THE PLATE RETURNED TO HIS WIDOW IN 1903!
This historic group includes the Virginia Confederate officer’s sword belt plate removed from the body of Colonel James Gregory Hodges, 14th Virginia, Armistead’s brigade, killed at the stone wall… (846-563). Learn More »
$25,000.00
Originally $29,500.00
1839 PATTERN U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE ON A WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT
Standard issue 1839 pattern enlistedman’s white buff leather belt with a small die stamped US buckle with a single arrow style hook. Belt retains its original white leather “belt loop” keeper… (490-7398). Learn More »
1839 PATTERN U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE ON A WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT
Standard issue 1839 pattern enlistedman’s white buff leather belt with a typical, large US buckle. The belt is 1.75” wide and approximately 38” long. The leather shows light use, with the… (490-7405). Learn More »
VERY NICE US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BUFF BELT
Well-used, buff leather cavalry sword belt. The “buff” leather surfaces are now nearly smooth from wear and the soldier’s regular cleaning. The leather is strong and supple with no weak spots.… (490-7403). Learn More »
$695.00
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VERY NICE US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BUFF BELT
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 clear “US”. Face shows only small dings… (302-120). Learn More »
MODEL 1851 NCO WAIST BELT WITH BELT PLATE
Civil War era non-commissioned officer’s belt buckle on original bridle leather waist belt. Cast brass eagle buckle which has a one-piece applied German silver wreath and has the narrow 0.5” wide… (490-7404). Learn More »
M1851 ENLISTED MAN’S SWORD BELT - KNOX FAMILY, FREDERICKSBURG, VA
This model 1851 enlisted man’s sword belt came from the collection of Civil War relics and family mementos retained by the Knox family of Fredericksburg, VA. The family was large, prosperous, and… (1262-01). Learn More »
NICE, COMPLETE LATER PATTERN US BELT
This is a nice example of the pattern of belt that started to filter into widespread issuance in late 1863 among Federal enlisted soldiers. It features an arrow back plate with a dull finish, both… (2025-2041). Learn More »
$395.00
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RARE WHEN ON LEATHER (COMMON) CONFEDERATE "WISHBONE" BUCKLE
Our Mr. Steven Roger's writes, "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.… (1268-017). Learn More »
FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY 3-PIECE BELT PLATE
This silver(ed) bronze buckle is the rare "Modèle d'août 1830" a design created during "The July Monarchy". In 1830, the discontent caused by Charles X’s authoritarian policies culminated in an… (2025-959). Learn More »
BRITISH STERLING SILVER ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OR LIVERY SWORD BELT PLATE
Made for a uniformed Royal servant of King George III by Peter Carter of London, England in 1794. The plate is beautifully hand engraved with the Order of the Garter and motto: "HONI SOIT QUI MALY… (2025-845). Learn More »
CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE
A very good example of the quintessential Confederate belt plate- the rectangular CSA. This plate comes with a letter of authenticity from well-known and respected Confederate collector Lewis Leigh… (1083-16). Learn More »
$3,450.00
Originally $3,750.00
CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM CEDAR MOUNTAIN RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AUGUST 1956
Syd Kerksis was one of the real pioneers in Civil War collecting with books on military belt plates and projectiles that are still useful references. This comes in his original storage envelope for it… (2025-1390). Learn More »
$575.00
SOLD
MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE
These plates follow the general configuration of the U.S. M1851, but substitute the 1854 version of the Great Seal of Maryland, simply moving the motto from a ribbon scroll at the bottom to the top of… (2025-767). Learn More »
SCARCE NON-DUG CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “CS” SWORD BELT PLATE
This original Civil War Confederate two-piece interlocking belt buckle is the “Richmond style,” noted for its tall, thin and finely shaped letters with tall, straight serifs on a central disk that… (2025-777). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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EAST WOODS ANTIETAM RECOVERED M1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT BUCKLE AND LOOPS
This brass hardware from an 1855 pattern rifleman’s was recovered in the East Woods on the battlefield of Antietam. These belts were copies of the French 1847 pattern for the “Chasseurs a Pied,”… (490-7363). Learn More »
$395.00
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NON-DUG, U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
This US shoulder belt plate was to be affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features a brass face featuring a raised spread-winged eagle design. Brass face shows… (2025-805). Learn More »
POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO SWORD BELT PLATE
The plate is cast brass and rectangular in shape with the Ohio coat of arms at center. The detail of the mountains with the rising sun and the canal boat are excellent. Surrounding this central design… (2025-800). Learn More »
MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This is an excavated VMM box plate. These plates were patterned after the U.S. box plate, but were stamped VMM for Volunteer Militia of Maine, and are thought to have been issued to Maine’s ten… (2025-762). Learn More »
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FEDERAL MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER FOUND ON EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION
This Civil War artifact is Federal Model 1860 light cavalry saber that was recovered in the battle area at East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg. Once part of the Norbert Oyler Collection, this edged weapon specimen and its metal scabbard are fine… (942-14). Learn More »
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