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EAST WOODS ANTIETAM RECOVERED M1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT BUCKLE AND LOOPS
This brass hardware from an 1855 pattern rifleman’s was recovered in the East Woods on the battlefield of Antietam. These belts were copies of the French 1847 pattern for the “Chasseurs a Pied,”… (490-7363). Learn More »
$395.00
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RELIC STATE OF NEW YORK “SNY” BELT PLATE FOUND BY BILL GAVIN
This is a very nice excavated SNY belt plate. Pattern 1839 belt buckle with puppy-paw hooks. Beautiful mellow face with the letters “SNY” in the center. Hints of original finish show through. Some… (2025-975). Learn More »
$795.00
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MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE WITH KEEPER
Civil War-era officer’s sword belt buckle. Cast brass eagle buckle with 1/2” wide hook on back. The buckle retains nice body curve and shows very little wear. Excellent detail remains even on… (2025-789). Learn More »
$275.00
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OVAL US WAIST BELT PLATE FROM THE CORNFIELD AT ANTIETAM WITH REMNANTS OF THE BELT
Regulation 1839 pattern oval US belt plate with the arrow belt hooks that became common 1863-1865, but had been introduced as early as 1862 by some contractors and with Emerson Gaylord referring to… (490-7359). Learn More »
$450.00
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DINGEE MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE
This regulation belt plate for the infantry cartridge box sling has an even brownish, deep bronze tone to most of the face, with some rubbing to the high points of he raised design at center, giving… (2025-1391). Learn More »
UNITED STATES FORD ROAD RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered on the US Ford Road on July 14, 1974. The plate is the regulation 1839 pattern oval U.S. cartridge box plate used throughout the Civil War, made of… (918-87). Learn More »
BEAUTIFUL, SURPLUS U.S. PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE
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 remains… (2025-1125). Learn More »
$350.00
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NON-DUG, U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
This US shoulder belt plate was to be affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features a brass face featuring a raised spread-winged eagle design. Brass face shows… (2025-805). Learn More »
POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO SWORD BELT PLATE
The plate is cast brass and rectangular in shape with the Ohio coat of arms at center. The detail of the mountains with the rising sun and the canal boat are excellent. Surrounding this central design… (2025-800). Learn More »
MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This is an excavated VMM box plate. These plates were patterned after the U.S. box plate, but were stamped VMM for Volunteer Militia of Maine, and are thought to have been issued to Maine’s ten… (2025-762). Learn More »
POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO NATIONAL GUARD BOX PLATE
Made of sheet brass, rolled and stamped. Raised rim with letters “ONG” in the center in an ornately serifed type face. Brass exhibits a mellow, aged tone. Plate measures 68mm x 41mm. There was… (2025-961). Learn More »
RELIC STATE OF NEW YORK “SNY” BELT PLATE
This is a nice excavated SNY belt plate. Pattern 1839 belt buckle with puppy-paw hooks. Beautiful brown face with the letters “SNY” in the center. Many small “dings” on the face. Two small… (2025-1389). Learn More »
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE MILITIA “NHSM” CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
Original post-Civil War oval cartridge box plate from New Hampshire. This box plate is in excellent condition, with pleasing mellow patina, good definition to the lettering, border and edge, and nice,… (2025-764). Learn More »
$500.00
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PHILADELPHIA FIRE ZOUAVES TWO-PIECE “P.F.Z.” BELT PLATE
This is a cast brass, two-piece waist belt plate for a Pennsylvania militia unit. Very decorative plate with diagonal lines on the belt loops and wreath surrounding the central disk. That disk has… (2025-775). Learn More »
PENNSYLVANIA “NATIONAL GUARDS” BELT PLATE FEATURING WINFIELD SCOTT
Oval, brass plate featuring raised profile of Winfield Scott. Brass face is crimped over tinned iron back. Three wire loops are soldered on the back. Measures 66mm x 88mm. Brass face is clean with… (2025-1161). Learn More »
$400.00
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CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE SITE OF HATCH’S ASSAULT AT SECOND MANASSAS
This is a nice example of the regulation belt plate for the infantry cartridge box shoulder sling recovered at a critical spot on the battlefield of Second Manassas: the site of Hatch’s August 30… (2025-1885). Learn More »
$495.00
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CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE
This is an excellent condition regulation Civil War officer’s sword belt plate with untouched medium brass patina front and back with no modern polishing, age spots or verdigris. The integral belt… (286-1433). Learn More »
$325.00
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SCARCE SMALL SIZE OVAL US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE STAMPED “W.H. SMITH / BROOKLYN”
This is a very fine, non-excavated M1839 cartridge box plate made and marked by “W.H. Smith / Brooklyn”. Adopted in 1839, these plates were made of stamped, rolled brass with fastening loops on… (2025-1114). Learn More »
$450.00
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EXCELLENT ROUND EAGLE N.C.O. SHOULDER BELT PLATE
These plates were introduced in 1826 for use on the bayonet shoulder belt. When the switch was made to wear the bayonet on the waistbelt in the early 1840s these plates with their three hooks were… (2025-806). Learn More »
CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE
A very good example of the quintessential Confederate belt plate- the rectangular CSA. This plate comes with a letter of authenticity from well-known and respected Confederate collector Lewis Leigh… (1083-16). Learn More »
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RARE PHILADELPHIA RESERVE BRIGADE CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This is a very good example of a very scarce plate. See O’Donnell and Campbell Plate 588 for a parallel example and commentary. This retains a very good edge and detail to the raised design on the face, with good surface on the reverse with the… (2025-779). Learn More »
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