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US PATTERN 1839 WAIST BELT PLATE FROM THE ROSENSTEEL GETTYSBURG COLLECTION
Nice face with even patina. Back has 99% lead fill with just the slightest loss scattered along the edges. Both "puppy paw" posts and tongue are on back as is museum number. (M21291). Learn More »
SKIN OF US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM THE ROSENSTEEL GETTYSBURG COLLECTION
This is the stamped brass skin only. No lead fill. Face is dark but eagle stamping is good. 100% intact. Museum number on back. (M21300). Learn More »
$145.00
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US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM ROSENSTEEL GETTYSBURG COLLECTION
Face has dark patina and some discoloration which actually helps to bring out the details of the eagle. Back has 100% lead fill, one hook and museum number. (M21342). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1872 WAIST BELT PLATE FROM ROSENSTEEL GETTYSBURG COLLECTION
Solid cast rectangular brass plate with "N.G.P." in an oval at center. Letters stand for "National Guard Pennsylvania." Museum number on back. (M21295). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE DUG NEAR ROCK CREEK IN SIGHT OF CULP’S HILL, GETTYSBURG
Sand cast brass plate with two “teeth.” One tooth is shorter than the other, which is common to this style plate. This is the most common style of frame buckle and comes in varying sizes. Plate is… (7-3284). Learn More »
US BELT PLATE RECOVERED AT ANTIETAM
Nice looking plate with a dark patina to the face with semi-bright “US.” The surface has a couple of minor dents in the “S” but none that detract. Back has both arrow hooks and tongue as well… (475-112). Learn More »
US BELT PLATE DUG BY BILL GAVIN AT SPOTSYLVANIA - GAVIN COLLECTION
Standard issue oval US belt plate. Face is dark and covered with knife marks. These go in every direction and some are very deep. There is also a very small hole at center just to the right of the… (601-300). Learn More »
US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FOUND AT NORTH ANNA RIVER – GAVIN COLLECTION
Face is dark and discolored from ground action and age but the “US” is still visible. Back has approx. 75% of the lead fill remaining. Both hooks are gone. Small tape label on the back reads… (601-665). Learn More »
US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FOUND IN FEDERAL LINES AT CHARLESTOWN, WV - GAVIN COLLECTION
Face has nice plumb brown patina throughout. Brass skin has one or two very minor freeze cracks. Back has no hooks but 100% lead fill is present. Old tape label on back reads “Charles Town, Aug.… (601-674). Learn More »
$175.00
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FEDERAL ENLISTEDMAN’S LEATHER WAIST BELT WITH OVAL U.S. BELT PLATE
This original leather waist belt and its matching brass plate are typical of the type worn by Federal infantrymen during the Civil War. In used condition, the black bridle leather belt follows the… (M22457). Learn More »
$295.00
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US PATTERN 1839 WAIST BELT PLATE FROM ROSENSTEEL GETTYSBURG COLLECTION
Face has dark, smooth patina. No dings or dents. Back has 100% lead fill, "puppy paw" style posts, tongue and museum number. (M21343). Learn More »
$495.00
SOLD
US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM ROSENSTEEL GETTYSBURG COLLECTION
Face has dark patina. Back has 95% lead fill, one hook and museum number. Plate has some damage. Small area of plate and lead fill missing near bottom of eagles wing. (M21346). Learn More »
GUTTER BACK CONFEDERATE FRAME BUCKLE FROM WILLIAMSPORT, MARYLAND
Smooth face, hollow back gives this plate its name. Plate is in nice condition with a small casting flaw in face. Found in Confederate works at Williamsport, Maryland where the Confederates crossed… (R19340). Learn More »
M1851 N.C.O. SABER BELT PLATE FROM SHIELDS MUSEUM COLLECTION, GETTYSBURG
This is a M1851 belt plate without the keeper. Hook is intact but the silver applied wreath is missing. Original owner purchased this plate in 1972 from the Shields museum collection. (R19339). Learn More »
OVAL MILITIA CROSS SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM ROSENSTEEL GETTYSBURG COLLECTION
Plain face with smooth patina. Back has all three hooks. Museum number also on back. A very nice example. (R19338). Learn More »
OVAL "CS" BELT PLATE - BILL GAVIN COLLECTION
Oval stamped brass face with "CS" at center. Back has 100% of lead fill, tongue and both "puppy paw" style posts. Posts are missing lead fill at tops. Very good condition with one small dent along top… (601-80). Learn More »
SOLID CAST "CS" BELT PLATE FROM CORINTH - BILL GAVIN COLLECTION
Very nice example of the waist belt plate worn by Confederates in the Western Theater of the war. Face is excellent with just the lightest patina. The back has tongue and both attachment hooks. There… (601-71). Learn More »
$3,995.00
SOLD
PATTERN 1826 NCO EAGLE BREAST PLATE
Item is in excellent condition. Face is clean with a crisp eagle stamping. Back has 100% lead fill and three sets of doubled over wire hooks. This plate is for use on the baldric of the NCO sword. (M22219). Learn More »
$375.00
ON HOLD
US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE FROM WINCHESTER
Front of plate is dark with light discoloration from ground action. Small ridge in the skin between the letter “S” and the plate edge. Back has 95% lead fill with some missing on the edge. This… (172-2677). Learn More »
FRAMED, STRUCK US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CHICKAMAUGA
This piece is from the well known collection of the late John Henry Kurtz. Standard issue US cartridge box plate that has been struck just below dead center by a bullet that is still lodged in the… (302-36). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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