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SMALL PATTERN “BURNSIDE” CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM ANTIETAM! FOUND DECEMBER 1954 BY SYD KERKSIS
Smaller size round eagle cartridge box plates are usually nicknamed “Burnside” pattern plates from their recovery in later war, 1864, sites associated with Burnside’s 9th Army Corps. O’Donnell… (2026-1735). Learn More »
$675.00
ON HOLD
VERY NICE W.H. SMITH MARKED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FOUND AT HARPERS FERRY BY SYD KERKSIS MAY 1962
This is an excellent condition US M1839 cartridge box plate made and very crisply marked on the reverse by “W.H. SMITH / BROOKLYN.” Adopted in 1839, these plates were made of stamped, rolled brass… (2026-1734). Learn More »
$595.00
ON HOLD
US P1839 BELT PLATE WITH ARROW HOOKS
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… (2026-1099). Learn More »
MASSACHUSETTS MARKED 1826 PATTERN EAGLE BREAST PLATE
These round eagle breast plates were introduced in the army in 1826 and originally fastened the shoulder belt for the bayonet. When the bayonets were shifted to wear on the waist belt in the 1840s the… (1311-39). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
US P1839 DRAGOON BELT PLATE W/ MISSING TONGUE
These belt plates are hard to find and were specifically designed for enlisted mounted dragoons or riflemen. The plate is in non-dug condition and measures 56 x 88mm. It is constructed with a… (2026-1098). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
GREAT LOOKING GILT BRASS US MILITIA BELT PLATE AND ARTILLERY BUTTON ON PLAQUE
This belt plate and button have been mounted for display on a shield-shaped wood plaque measuring about 6-1/4” wide and 8” tall at largest. The tongue and belt loop are intact on the reverse of… (1273-116). Learn More »
$695.00
SOLD
REGULATION CIVIL WAR U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT WITH CARTRIDGE BOX AND CAP POUCH
The cartridge box is an example of the "Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box. Outer flap has a smooth surface with tooled edge. Oval “US” box plate is secured to the face of the box with leather… (1273-75). Learn More »
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… (1032-255). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ENLISTEDMAN’S BELT AND BUCKLE FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS
This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” Civil War enlisted belt and buckle. Leather belt is in fair condition for a “relic.” Leather is crinkled, dried, and shows “shrinkage” with… (1202-1025). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE GUTTER-BACK FIXED-TONGUE FRAME BUCKLE FOUND AT HARPERS FERRY
Fixed-tongue frame buckles were simple in design, strong, lightweight, easy to cast and finish, and were widely produced throughout the south. This frame of this version has is cast with a channel in… (2025-3580). Learn More »
SWORD BELT PLATE OF THE BOSTON LIGHT DRAGOONS, CO. B 1st BATTALION CAVALRY 1870-1880
This is O’Donnell and Campbell Plate 703, dating ca. 1870-1880, cast brass with Massachusetts state seal at center superimposed on crossed sabers, and flanked by the company designation: “Co. /… (2025-792). Learn More »
$300.00
SOLD
A VERY EARLY ONE-PIECE WREATH RECTANGULAR EAGLE M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE & HASP
These rectangular eagle buckles showing the Arms of the U.S, were introduced in 1851 for wear by officers and by enlisted men carrying swords: cavalrymen, artillerymen, infantry sergeants, and others.… (1311-53). Learn More »
$295.00
SOLD
AMERICAN MILITIA BELT PLATE WITH UNUSUAL HOOK ATTACHMENT
This plate is a good match for Plates 152-155 in O’Donnell and Campbell, used mainly by American militia in the broad period of about 1818 to about 1835 or so. Overall the plate is square, with… (1311-54). Learn More »
$325.00
SOLD
RELIC, U.S. P-1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE (CARVED C.S. FLAG?)
This “dug” Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US” with nice smooth… (1032-240). Learn More »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This “dug” Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US” with nice smooth… (1032-239). Learn More »
DIE FOR A SOUTH CAROLINA OVAL PLATE
This is a steel die for producing an oval SC belt plate or cartridge box plate that would measure about 97mm by 53mm. The die dates to the 20th Century and conceivably could be taken to be for… (2026-12). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE, FROM G.A.R. POST 551 COLLECTION (YORK SPRINGS, PA)
This Federal shoulder belt plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear eagle in the center. Face has a… (2022-1849). Learn More »
$225.00
Originally $295.00
RELIC -- US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – BRASS WIRE LOOPS
“Dug” US cartridge box plate for the outer flap of the infantry cartridge pouch. Large “US” in the center of the plate. The face remains smooth with a fine dark patina. There are some dings… (2025-3154). Learn More »
MINT CONDITION COMPLETE BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY SABER BELT
This is a Civil War U.S. cavalry saber belt in buff leather in top notch condition, complete with both saber slings, the buff shoulder support belt as well, matching plate and keeper, and contractor… (490-7193). Learn More »
NICE MILITIA EAGLE PANEL BELT PLATE
This is a thin, sheet brass, panel plate, so called from the use of the central rectangular panel setting off a central eagle emblem against a frame border, came in around 1835 and became very popular… (2025-3145). Learn More »
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1/4 PLATE THERMOPLASTIC CASE WITH AMBROTYPE OF WOMAN & TINTYPE OF 2/LT. BAKER 20TH PA. INFANTRY – THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE OF 1877
Left half of this hard case houses an ambrotype of a finely dressed woman. Her cheeks and forehead are tinted. The image is matted, framed, and under glass as is typical. The right side of the case holds an 1877 tintype image of S. Charles Baker in… (1221-53). Learn More »
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