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US MODEL 1851 ENLISTEDMAN’S N.C.O. SWORD BELT PLATE
The belt plate and buckle pictured here is from mid Civil War, 1862-1864. The eagle plate is an 1851 pattern prevalent in late war enlistees. The design was introduced in 1851 with… (172-5362). Learn More »
NON-DUG GEORGIA OVAL BELT PLATE ON LEATHER
This is a scarce, non-excavated example of the state seal belt plate worn by Georgia militia just before the war and by Georgia volunteer troops all through the conflict. Under Governor Brown… (1106-01). Learn More »
CSA RECTANGULAR PLATE ON BELT WITH WORLD-CLASS NOTE, TAKEN FROM THE BODY OF A DEAD CONFEDERATE AT PETERSBURG
This rectangular C.S.A. belt plate on its belt was brought back, or sent home, from the war by a member of the 118th New York and includes a superb, if somewhat grim, account of its recovery on the… (1106-02). Learn More »
$8,500.00
ON HOLD
GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO ARMY BELT BUCKLE FROM THE COLLECTION OF RON TUNISON
1940 pattern stamped steel construction, combat box buckle features a stippled outer field with a high relief, embossed Wehrmacht eagle with down swept wings, within a circular riband of an oak-leaf… (1100-236). Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BRIDLE LEATHER BELT
The patterned 1839 belt plates came in two issues; small, measuring in 1.6” x 2.8” and large, measuring 2.2” x 3.5”. Each buckle was made from a stamped US thin brass plate. The smaller… (1043-72). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
These plates were standard to cartridge boxes till 1864. Due to the increase in cost to produce military items, manufacturing companies found ways to cut costs. The cartridge plate was replaced… (1000-635). Learn More »
RUSSIAN WORLD WAR ONE ERA BELT PLATE FROM THE RON TUNISON COLLECTION
Clipped corner brass plate embossed with a crowned double eagle perched on crossed cannons. At center of the eagle’s chest is a shield with an undiscernible crest while in among the eagle’s wings… (1100-208). Learn More »
$80.00
SOLD
WORLD WAR ONE ERA HEAVY BRASS BRITISH BELT PLATE FROM THE RON TUNISON COLLECTION
Heavy cast brass plate with a very attractive untouched rich patina. Plate is of the two-piece tongue and wreath variety. The tongue has a raised and very ornate Queen’s crown at center topped by a… (1100-207). Learn More »
$100.00
SOLD
CIVIL WAR US NAVY GENERAL SERVICE BELT PLATE
Patterned after the 1841 general service plate, this item dates circa 1860-1865. Buckles issued during this time period modeled an 1852 pattern that replicated the traditional eagle on vertical… (1047-160). Learn More »
$300.00
ON HOLD
US MODEL 1851 CAVALRY BELT RIG
Belt is in overall nice condition with both drops, shoulder support strap, plate and one sliding keeper. Buff leather is in slightly stiff but pliable condition. Belt meas. approx. 1.75 inches wide… (503-138). Learn More »
$900.00
Originally $1,295.00
MODEL 1851 NCO WAIST BELT WITH BELT PLATE AND SWORD FROG
Civil War era non-commissioned officer’s belt buckle on original waist belt. Cast brass eagle buckle which has a one-piece applied German silver wreath and has the narrow ½ inch wide hook on back.… (1087-78). Learn More »
DUG PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
The face of this plate has a nice even dark patina with some patches of darker discoloration caused by ground action. The “US” stamping and border are strong. Plate surface has minor surface… (998-801). Learn More »
VERY NICE NON-DUG ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA STYLE OVAL CS “EGG” BUCKLE
This is a very scarce example of a non-excavated Confederate enlisted man’s belt plate in excellent condition. Plates of this pattern long ago got the unflattering nickname of CS “egg” plates… (286-819). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, MAKER MARKED
US Pattern 1839 Cartridge Box Plate with maker marked on lead back “BOYD & SONS, BOSTON.” Plate has a nice dark olive patina, both iron hooks present. Ding along edge of plate, under letter… (766-12130). Learn More »
CAVALRY LEATHER GROUP WITH NAME
A group in very nice condition containing a carbine cartridge box, a revolver cartridge box, and an NCO sword belt rig, all from same maker. Buff leather belt and all straps are in very good condition… (809-102). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED IN VA
Nice light brown/olive patina, both iron hooks intact, bent over. Minor ding along edge by letter “S”. Minor wear to face of plate, lead back intact. Nice excavated plate. … (766-12128). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED IN VA
Nice example excavated Eagle Breast Plate. Nice olive/tar patina on face, sharp detail of winged spread eagle. Back, sans both iron loops. Minor dings along edge. … (766-12127). Learn More »
PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED AT CEDAR CREEK
The face of this plate is smooth with a faint patina. There are a few minor dents, scratches and surface dirt but nothing out of the ordinary. The reverse has 98% of the lead fill which Is… (516-603). Learn More »
UNTOUCHED UNISSUED PATTERN 1839 OVAL BELT PLATE
Plate was standard issue to almost every Union soldier during the war. This plate still has the original untouched gilt finish and is free from dings and scratches. Reverse has 100% of the smooth lead… (286-403). Learn More »
UNISSUED PATTERN 1839 OVAL BELT PLATE
Plate was standard issue to almost every Union soldier during the war. This plate has a nice untouched patina over its face. There are one or two small spots of discoloration from age. There is one… (172-5366). Learn More »
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