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CLASSIC EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE IMPORT BRITISH SNAKE BUCKLE
Technically termed a “snake hook,” these buckles were imported into the Confederacy in large numbers on both black leather and white buff waist belts with a few, very few, making their way into… (1262-21). Learn More »
RELIC CAVALRY CARBINE SLING FITTINGS
Cavalry troopers typically carried their carbines by an adjustable wide leather belt over the left shoulder, connecting to a sidebar and small sliding ring mounted on the left side of the carbine so… (1262-15). Learn More »
RARE OHIO CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE
Modelled on the US 1826 pattern round eagle breastplates, these are shown as Plate 471 in O’Donnell and Campbell. They are described in the state’s 1859 regulations and bear the coat of arms later… (1287-06). Learn More »
INCREDIBLY RARE EXTRA RICH MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING THE ARMY AND LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHOULDER STRAPS
These shoulder straps show every sign of wartime construction and bear the three embroidered silver bullion stars of the Major General Commanding the Army and then the revived rank of Lieutenant… (490-7262). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE CLIPPED CORNER – “INVERTED-V”- RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE
This excavated Confederate belt plate is a popular early-war Confederate pattern using a simple sheet brass plate with slightly clipped corners, a style carried over from the militia of the… (1262-20). Learn More »
$165.00
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CONFEDERATE CLIPPED CORNER RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE RECOVERED AT FREDERICKSBURG, VA
This was a very popular early-war Confederate belt plate using a simple construction going back to some militia plate of the 1830-1850 period using a simple sheet brass plate with a tongue and belt… (1262-19). Learn More »
VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE SOUTH CAROLINA CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE
A very attractive example of a scarce plate. O’Donnell and Campbell illustrate this pattern as #472 in their American Military Belt Plates, and Mullinax (1991) notes at least two different die… (1287-07). Learn More »
$7,500.00
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SCARCE CIVIL WAR INFANTRY REGIMENTAL COMMISSARY SERGEANT CHEVRONS
A very condition pair of Civil War Infantry Commissary Sergeant’s chevrons made of light blue lace stripes on a dark blue wool backing. The condition is excellent, with no moth damage and tight… (490-7271). Learn More »
RARE CIVIL WAR COLOR-BEARER ARM PATCH
This is an extremely rare embroidered cloth and bullion patch for wear by a regimental color bearer, who was normally a sergeant, and would be worn in the angle of his sergeant’s chevrons. For a… (490-7270). Learn More »
$1,500.00
SOLD
RARE CIVIL WAR COLOR-BEARER ARM PATCH
This is an extremely rare embroidered cloth and bullion patch for wear by a regimental color bearer, who was normally a sergeant, and would be worn in the angle of his sergeant’s chevrons. For a… (490-7269). Learn More »
$1,500.00
SOLD
PRE-CIVIL WAR MILITIA “HARD PACK” KNAPSACK
Wood Frame “box style” knapsack. Rigid-frame knapsack has inside reinforced with wood, and the whole covered with painted canvas. This example was issued to the 11th Regiment, Company G, 30th… (1268-248). Learn More »
$150.00
SOLD
CLASSIC CONFEDERATE BELT, CAP BOX AND CARTRIDGE BOX
Offered here is a Confederate soldier’s accoutrement set consisting of a leather cap pouch, a cartridge box on a rarely offered "gunner’s" style waist belt that has been together for decades. The… (2025-296). Learn More »
NICELY MARKED SMITH PATENT CAPTAIN OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS
A very good condition and good looking set of Smith Patent shoulder straps for a Captain on staff duty. There were at least a couple of patents during the Civil War for some form of metallic border in… (490-7268). Learn More »
DOUBLE BORDER ARTILLERY COLONEL’S SHOULDER STRAPS
A very nice looking set of Civil War period embroidered bullion artillery Colonel’s shoulder straps. These use a border of two rows of gold bullion embroidery done in alternating groups of “dead… (490-7267). Learn More »
$1,675.00
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CIVIL WAR BRIGADIER GENERAL SMITH PATENT SHOULDER STRAPS
An excellent condition set of Smith Patent shoulder straps for a Brigadier General. James Smith’s patent used stamped and gilded brass metallic frames to imitate the bullion embroidered borders of… (490-7265). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR “EXTRA RICH, THREE ROW” MAJOR OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS
A good pair of Civil War officer’s shoulder straps with the gold oak leaves of a Major set on a black velvet ground indicating a posting to staff. This is not to say a desk job. Staff officers were… (490-7264). Learn More »
$950.00
SOLD
US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BELT
This non-excavated 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 no… (2025-281). Learn More »
$550.00
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SCARCE ROBINSON PATENT CIVIL WAR SHOULDER STRAPS
Military goods dealer James S. Smith of New York patented this form of shoulder strap on June 18, 1861. They used a gilt brass frame stamped to imitate dead and bright bullion embroidered borders and… (490-7263). Learn More »
SCARCE AND IMPESSIVE SET OF CASED CIVIL WAR US ARMY SURGEON’S EPAULETS
This is a great set of Medical Staff epaulets for the dress uniform of an army Surgeon. On the regimental level there was only one Surgeon, who would rank as a Major, though he would be aided by an… (490-7310). Learn More »
$1,295.00
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SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR WAIST BELT
This woven canvas belt measures 3” wide with the length being adjustable to some extent by use of brass wires at each end. The belt was made to hold forty-five .30 caliber rounds in loops that are… (1120-06). Learn More »
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US MODEL 1860 AMES CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER WITH WOOD LINED STEEL SCABBARD
Manufactured: Chicopee, Mass. Maker: Ames Mfg. Co. Year: Civil War Model: M1860 Size: 35 inch blade Condition: Excellent+ This regulation M1860 Cavalry Officer has the decorated guard with the eagle, decorated branches and pommel. The grip is… (870-122). Learn More »
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