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RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE -- CHANCELLORSVILLE

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE -- CHANCELLORSVILLE

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 is smooth and retains fine detail. Even… (1235-70). Learn More »

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN BY SID KERKSIS IN 1966

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN BY SID KERKSIS IN 1966

This plate was recovered on the battlefield of Kennesaw Mountain by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War… (2023-1480). Learn More »

$495.00
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OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED NEAR BLOODY LANE AT ANTIETAM

OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED NEAR BLOODY LANE AT ANTIETAM

This regulation M1839 oval US infantry belt plate was recovered near Bloody Lane at Antietam. The face has a medium brown patina at center mixed with grayish white along the edges, in some recesses… (490-5860). Learn More »

$300.00
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EXCAVATED US M1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED AT PETERSBURG

EXCAVATED US M1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED AT PETERSBURG

This excavated Model 1839 US cartridge box plate has well defined thick-and-thin lettering and a raised outer and inner rim. The plate shows as green and brown with some grayish-white residue. There… (490-5823). Learn More »

SHILOH RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

SHILOH RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Scarce recovery from the most famous western battlefield. Regulation US 1839 pattern plate for the cartridge box, die struck rolled brass with raised US and rim, lead solder filled back to anchor iron… (490-5821). Learn More »

$225.00
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FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Regulation US 1839 pattern plate for the cartridge box, die struck rolled brass with raised US and rim, lead solder filled back to anchor iron wire loops for attachment, stiffness to the plate, and… (490-5818). Learn More »

VERY NICE TONGUE PORTION OF CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT PLATE

VERY NICE TONGUE PORTION OF CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE SWORD BELT PLATE

This is the dug “CS” tongue half of the classic Confederate “tongue and wreath” sword belt buckle. In near perfect excavated condition; perhaps just the slightest “pull” on the belt loop.… (1235-75). Learn More »

$975.00
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CONFEDERATE SMALL BRASS RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE, RECOVERED FROM SMYRNA, TN.

CONFEDERATE SMALL BRASS RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE, RECOVERED FROM SMYRNA, TN.

Rectangular sheet brass plate for waist belts. This excavated example and was typically used by Confederates during the Civil War. Measures approximately 68 x 43mm. Excavated condition with dark brown… (490-5881). Learn More »

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BUCKLE

IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BUCKLE

Plate is made of thin stamped brass with clipped corners. At center of the face is a crowned two-headed imperial eagle with spread wings. The eagle is flanked by Cyrillic letters. The back of the… (1100-119). Learn More »

$70.00
Originally $100.00

CIVIL WAR NCO’S SWORD BELT WITH PATTERN 1851 BUCKLE

CIVIL WAR NCO’S SWORD BELT WITH PATTERN 1851 BUCKLE

This is a non-commissioned officer’s sword belt in good condition. Belt is constructed of heavy buff leather. Belt leather measures approximately 34” long overall x 1 ¾” wide. Leather has been… (490-6283). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

This is the epitome of a Confederate belt buckle. This “tongue and wreath” sword belt buckle was recovered long ago by John Duggan. In near perfect excavated condition; perhaps just slightly… (490-6335). Learn More »

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE WITH LEATHER THONG – COLD HARBOR

RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE WITH LEATHER THONG – COLD HARBOR

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 is “crusty” and slightly dirt… (490-5930). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE MOVABLE TONGUE, WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE

CONFEDERATE MOVABLE TONGUE, WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE

One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the frame pattern, which comes in several styles with fixed and movable tongues in different shapes and configurations. This is the classic… (766-1982). Learn More »

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG, KEN BREAM COLLECTION

RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG, KEN BREAM COLLECTION

This excavated Pattern 1839 oval US waist belt plate has a smooth dark brown patina. The brass face has central “US”.  The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill with initials carved on the… (2024-31). Learn More »

$595.00
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“DINGEE” MARKED SMALL SIZE U.S. 1839 OVAL WAIST BELT PLATE ON MAKER MARKED BUFF WAIST BELT

“DINGEE” MARKED SMALL SIZE U.S. 1839 OVAL WAIST BELT PLATE ON MAKER MARKED BUFF WAIST BELT

Offered here is a very nice Mexican War era 1839 pattern “baby” oval US waist belt and buckle. These early infantry plates mirrored the narrow belts worn by infantry during the Mexican War and… (2023-3225). Learn More »

$595.00
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US CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT APPOMATTOX

US CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT APPOMATTOX

Face has a well stamped eagle and is very clean with an even chocolate patina. Center of the eagle’s chest has a small, straight line indentation running horizontally. Plate is complete with 100% of… (490-5853). Learn More »

GETTYSBURG NON-DUG CONFEDERATE WISHBONE BUCKLE, EX-ROSENSTEEL

GETTYSBURG NON-DUG CONFEDERATE WISHBONE BUCKLE, EX-ROSENSTEEL

We offer here a Gettysburg recovered, non-dug Confederate “wishbone” buckle from the Rosensteel family collections. The Rosensteels will be familiar to any Gettysburg collector. For details see… (766-1983). Learn More »

RECTANGULAR CSA BELT PLATE FROM THE BATTLEFIELD OF KERNSTOWN, VA

RECTANGULAR CSA BELT PLATE FROM THE BATTLEFIELD OF KERNSTOWN, VA

This is a very good example of the classic rectangular CSA belt plate with all three hooks in place on the reverse. This comes with an old collector’s string tag reading: “’Virginia’ type… (1216-174). Learn More »

$3,950.00
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US CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED AT MALVERN HILL

US CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED AT MALVERN HILL

Face has a nice chocolate patina with some scattered pitting throughout. There is a shallow scratch running across the bottom of the “U” and through to the edge. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill… (490-5848). Learn More »

US CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED AT SEVEN PINES

US CIVIL WAR PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED AT SEVEN PINES

This is a dug U.S. waist belt plate. Nice piece that shows a light wear and a few small dings on face and edge. Face has good brown patina. Full lead on reverse with “puppy-paw” style hooks in… (490-5847). Learn More »


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PRESENTATION SWORD: TWICE WOUNDED IN ACTION, HIS GALLANTRY ON THE BATTLEFIELD SPARED HIM A COURTMARTIAL – CAPT. WM. ACKERMANN, 62ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS (ANDERSON ZOUAVES)

This exceptional, silvered Model 1850 staff and field officer’s presentation sword was given to a twice-wounded captain of the Anderson Zouaves by the men of his company. The sword was made by Ball, Black & Co., descended from a New York… (870-138). Learn More »

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