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RELIC U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM THE WILDERNESS

RELIC U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM THE WILDERNESS

This excavated plate has a brass face with beautiful smooth brown patina. The detail on the eagle is good. Painted on the face in white is “WILDERNESS, VA.” There is some slight edge damage and a… (595-2365). Learn More »

$115.00
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RELIC U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM CULPEPER

RELIC U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM CULPEPER

This excavated plate has a brass face with beautiful smooth dark brown patina. The detail on the eagle is good. The reverse has all of the lead fill. Both iron hooks remain and are strong. Label on… (595-2366). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE, MAKER MARKED

US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE, MAKER MARKED

This non-dug plate has a nice smooth medium patina, with original brass finish being very bright on high areas. The detail on the eagle is very good. Some small dings are present on edge of plate. The… (2025-3062). Learn More »

$275.00
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MAKER MARKED US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT PETERSBURG, VA

MAKER MARKED US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT PETERSBURG, VA

The P1826 breast plate was still in widespread use during the Civil War as a commonly issued item to be affixed to the sling of the rifleman’s cartridge box. The plate is not overly tarnished on the… (595-2367). Learn More »

MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SWORD BELT AND FROG WITH BUCKLE

MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SWORD BELT AND FROG WITH BUCKLE

White buff leather belt that is slightly stiff with heavy surface dirt from age and storage. One of the sections has a 1.50 inch piece of leather missing on one edge. One end of the belt passes… (344-920). Learn More »

$700.00
Originally $875.00
SOLD

CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S G.A.R. OFFICER’S BELT

CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S G.A.R. OFFICER’S BELT

This white bullion embroidered belt uses a Civil War M1851 officer’s sword belt plate and hasp. Chances are that it was worn by an officer in the G.A.R., the largest and best known of the Civil War… (172-6148). Learn More »

FOOT ARTILLERY BELT WITH NOTE

FOOT ARTILLERY BELT WITH NOTE

Brown buff leather belt in good condition. Leather is a little dry causing the inside seam in one small section to split but the rest is solid. Belt plate and keeper have matching benchmark numbers of… (344-915). Learn More »

$1,250.00
Originally $1,575.00

US M1839 BELT PLATE FROM THE ROSENSTEEL-RIDER COLLECTION

US M1839 BELT PLATE FROM THE ROSENSTEEL-RIDER COLLECTION

Found east of the Baltimore Pike. The unblemished plate face exhibits a rusty, plum colored patina. Reverse side retains all its arrow hook attachments, firmly seated, along with most of its lead… (2025-2772). Learn More »

VERY NICE CONDITION MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE AND KEEPER

VERY NICE CONDITION MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE AND KEEPER

This is very good example of the U.S. regulation Civil War belt plate for enlisted men armed with swords, such as cavalry or horse artillerymen, infantry sergeants, heavy artillerymen with short… (490-7630). Learn More »

$225.00
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TWO-PIECE NAVY OFFICER'S BUCKLE

TWO-PIECE NAVY OFFICER'S BUCKLE

This belt buckle is US and is of Civil War vintage. It could be US Navy, Marine or Mercantile Navy etc. so it should be referred to as "Sea Service". It is certainly martial in style and made of cast… (2025-799). Learn More »

$250.00
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US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE (FROM FIRE?)

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE (FROM FIRE?)

This 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 an unusual copper tone on… (2025-1141). Learn More »

$65.00
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RARE CIVIL WAR WAIST BELT PLATE

RARE CIVIL WAR WAIST BELT PLATE

This die-struck and lead filled oval plate measures just over 2 inches in diameter. It has iron wire belt hooks on the back. The motif on the front is an 8-pointed star. The eight-pointed star has… (2025-815). Learn More »

REGULATION NCO SHOULDER BELT FOR SWORD AND BAYONET WITH REPRO EAGLE PLATE

REGULATION NCO SHOULDER BELT FOR SWORD AND BAYONET WITH REPRO EAGLE PLATE

Offered is an original Civil War-era leather shoulder belt set up to hold the sword and bayonet of non-commissioned officers. It comes with a reproduction 1826 Eagle plate. This adjustable shoulder… (2025-2037). Learn More »

$395.00
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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… (2025-2544). Learn More »

U.S. M1851 NCO SWORD BELT WITH PLATE & STRAPS FOR MOUNTED ARTILLERY

U.S. M1851 NCO SWORD BELT WITH PLATE & STRAPS FOR MOUNTED ARTILLERY

Bridle leather sword belt in good condition. The exterior leather surfaces show moderate surface crazing with scattered patches of flaking and loss. The leather belt is strong and supple with no weak… (490-7401). Learn More »

VIRGINIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE REMOVED FROM THE BODY OF COL. JAMES G. HODGES, 14th VIRGINIA, KILLED IN PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH HIS COLONEL’S STARS- THE PLATE RETURNED TO HIS WIDOW IN 1903!

VIRGINIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE REMOVED FROM THE BODY OF COL. JAMES G. HODGES, 14th VIRGINIA, KILLED IN PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH HIS COLONEL’S STARS- THE PLATE RETURNED TO HIS WIDOW IN 1903!

This historic group includes the Virginia Confederate officer’s sword belt plate removed from the body of Colonel James Gregory Hodges, 14th Virginia, Armistead’s brigade, killed at the stone wall… (846-563). Learn More »

$25,000.00
Originally $29,500.00

1839 PATTERN U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE ON A WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT

1839 PATTERN U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE ON A WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT

Standard issue 1839 pattern enlistedman’s white buff leather belt with a small die stamped US buckle with a single arrow style hook. Belt retains its original white leather “belt loop” keeper… (490-7398). Learn More »

1839 PATTERN U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE ON A WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT

1839 PATTERN U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT PLATE ON A WHITE BUFF LEATHER BELT

Standard issue 1839 pattern enlistedman’s white buff leather belt with a typical, large US buckle. The belt is 1.75” wide and approximately 38” long. The leather shows light use, with the… (490-7405). Learn More »

MODEL 1851 NCO WAIST BELT WITH BELT PLATE

MODEL 1851 NCO WAIST BELT WITH BELT PLATE

Civil War era non-commissioned officer’s belt buckle on original bridle leather waist belt. Cast brass eagle buckle which has a one-piece applied German silver wreath and has the narrow 0.5” wide… (490-7404). Learn More »

M1851 ENLISTED MAN’S SWORD BELT - KNOX FAMILY, FREDERICKSBURG, VA

M1851 ENLISTED MAN’S SWORD BELT - KNOX FAMILY, FREDERICKSBURG, VA

This model 1851 enlisted man’s sword belt came from the collection of Civil War relics and family mementos retained by the Knox family of Fredericksburg, VA. The family was large, prosperous, and… (1262-01). Learn More »


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DECEMBER 1862 LETTER WRITTEN BY COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN TO HIS WIFE FANNY

Here we have a letter written by a man who needs no introduction, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. This four-page letter is written on standard 8.5 inch by 11 inch unlined paper. In period ink, Chamberlain writes to his wife, Fanny, from the camp of the… (557-250B). Learn More »

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