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EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WESTERN CS BELT PLATE

EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WESTERN CS BELT PLATE

This is one of the rarest belt plates of the Confederacy. Made of solid cast brass, this plate is referred to as the "Spun Hooks” variety of the Solid Cast CS.  It takes its name from having been… (1202-258). Learn More »

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE “ROPE BORDER” BELT PLATE

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE “ROPE BORDER” BELT PLATE

Dug condition stamped brass oval “rope border” belt plate. Unlike their US counterparts, these were not lead filled.  These are not commonly found and can most often be traced back to the… (1202-260). Learn More »

VERY RARE DUG CSA RECTANGULAR PLATE

VERY RARE DUG CSA RECTANGULAR PLATE

This is wonderful example of a dug rectangular Confederate belt plate, that appears to be classified by collectors as Mullinax #109, based upon the listing in his book Confederate Belt Buckles and… (1202-259). Learn More »

$2,950.00
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SKIN OF AN SNY BELT PLATE DUG AT HARRISON’S LANDING

SKIN OF AN SNY BELT PLATE DUG AT HARRISON’S LANDING

This is the skin only of a State of New York belt plate emblazoned with the initials “SNY.” The plate has a nice dark face with some lighter discoloration from ground action. The edge of the plate… (410-853). Learn More »

CARVED CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE OF WILLIAM CHURCH, CO. K 13th VERMONT, KILLED IN ACTION AT GETTYSBURG IN THE REPULSE OF PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH BATTLE DAMAGE

CARVED CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE OF WILLIAM CHURCH, CO. K 13th VERMONT, KILLED IN ACTION AT GETTYSBURG IN THE REPULSE OF PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH BATTLE DAMAGE

CARVED CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE OF WILLIAM CHURCH, CO. K 13th VERMONT, KILLED IN ACTION AT GETTYSBURG IN THE REPULSE OF PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH BATTLE DAMAGE “After the battle was won, and the… (2024-1804). Learn More »

$3,500.00
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VERY SCARCE CIVIL WAR MUSICIAN DRUMMER BREAST PLATE STICK HOLDER

VERY SCARCE CIVIL WAR MUSICIAN DRUMMER BREAST PLATE STICK HOLDER

These clipped-corner rectangular breast plates with two cannon barrel like tubes were intended to hold a drummer’s drumsticks while mounted to a drummer’s sling.  When not in use, the sticks… (490-7162). Learn More »

SCARCE CIVIL WAR US NAVY SEAMAN’S WAIST BELT FOR CUTLASS, PISTOL, ETC.

SCARCE CIVIL WAR US NAVY SEAMAN’S WAIST BELT FOR CUTLASS, PISTOL, ETC.

Prewar US Navy belts used a simple brass hook on one end that would pass through a standing loop on the other and the fasten into holes punched in the belt. This is the pattern introduced in 1862… (2024-1697). Learn More »

ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM 18th CORPS LINES, COLD HARBOR, EX-KERKSIS

ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM 18th CORPS LINES, COLD HARBOR, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling was in the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author. It comes with his annotated envelope indicating he… (766-2044). Learn More »

$395.00
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ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM 1st DIVISION 2nd CORPS LINES, COLD HARBOR, EX-KERKSIS

ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM 1st DIVISION 2nd CORPS LINES, COLD HARBOR, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling was in the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author. It comes with his annotated envelope indicating he… (766-2048). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE NAVAL BATTERY AT HARPERS FERRY

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE NAVAL BATTERY AT HARPERS FERRY

This is an excellent excavated regulation US cartridge box plate recovered by Syd Kerksis, well known early relic hunter, collector and author of several respected books on Civil War material. It… (2024-1732). Learn More »

$450.00
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CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE 19th CORPS LINE AT CEDAR CREEK, EX-KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE 19th CORPS LINE AT CEDAR CREEK, EX-KERKSIS

This is an excellent excavated regulation US cartridge box plate recovered by Syd Kerksis, well known early relic hunter, collector and author of several respected books on Civil War material. It… (2024-1731). Learn More »

U.S. BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN JULY 1960 AT BLACKFORD’S  FORD, MD

U.S. BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN JULY 1960 AT BLACKFORD’S FORD, MD

This plate was recovered by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War projectiles and comes with his original… (766-2046). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM 10th CORPS LINES AT THE WILDERNESS, EX-KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM 10th CORPS LINES AT THE WILDERNESS, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling was in the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author and comes with his annotated envelope indicating he… (766-2045). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CSA TENNESSEE SLIM OR THIN STYLE RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE

CONFEDERATE CSA TENNESSEE SLIM OR THIN STYLE RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE

A nice, excavated Confederate belt plate of the thin or slim Tennessee pattern rectangular CSA belt plate, characterized by a relatively thin raised border and rather fat periods after the letters.… (2024-1692). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ATLANTA STYLE CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE: FOUND AT RESACA

CONFEDERATE ATLANTA STYLE CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE: FOUND AT RESACA

This is a very good example of the quintessential Confederate belt plate, the rectangular CSA. This one has sharp lettering and border, and retains all three hooks on the reverse, bent down slightly… (2024-1693). Learn More »

SUPERB M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT – COMPLETE

SUPERB M1851 BUFF LEATHER SWORD BELT – COMPLETE

This buff leather m1851 sword belt comes complete with sword hangers, shoulder attachment (Sam Brown style), all matching brass hardware, and remains in wonderful condition. The buff leather, though… (766-2038). Learn More »

$1,250.00
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RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE

RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE

This 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 very clear “US”. Face has an even brown… (1256-102). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE ON INDIAN WAR BELT

CIVIL WAR M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE ON INDIAN WAR BELT

This rectangular belt plate bearing the arms of the US within a wreath was introduced in 1851 for wear on sword belts. This covered officers, of course, but also enlisted men in the cavalry and even… (480-384). Learn More »

US 1839 PATTERN 2-PC INTERLOCKING BELT PLATE ON BELT

US 1839 PATTERN 2-PC INTERLOCKING BELT PLATE ON BELT

These belt plates were robust enough to have a long service life even after their official replacement by the 1851 pattern rectangular, eagle belt plate. In Civil War photographs they occasionally… (1256-26). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR WAIST BELT AND BUCKLE WITH TWO MAKER-MARKED PERCUSSION CAP POUCHES

CIVIL WAR WAIST BELT AND BUCKLE WITH TWO MAKER-MARKED PERCUSSION CAP POUCHES

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 only… (1256-47). Learn More »


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MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD

This sword belt plate, a very good example of an early pick-up, is mounted on a great old card typical of early relic displays labeled in brown ink, “Officers Belt Plate / battlefield of Harpers Ferry / West Virginia.” The plate has an untouched,… (1202-196). Learn More »

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