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Plate has a mixed green & black patina. The green patina usually means that this plate came from a fertilized field. Fertilized fields are plowed and this plate shows the effects of a plow strike… (998-803). Learn More »
$100.00
Originally $200.00
SOLD
Face has a dark patina with a light scattered brown discoloration. There is good detail to the eagle. There is a small dent to the edge but it is not major. Reverse has about 98% of the lead fill and… (2023-2601). Learn More »
Smaller-size eagle breast plate often called the “Burnside” breast plate and associated with troops from Maine and are often recovered with “VMM” plates. Stamped brass face is clean and smooth… (490-5565). Learn More »
Oval Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate complete with both hooks. Face has a light speckled patina and a good “US” stamping. Face has no major dings or dents. Lead on the reverse is 100% with… (2023-2495). Learn More »
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… (362-1111). Learn More »
$495.00
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Sydney C. Kerksis. 1982 3rd Edition; copyright 1974. Hardcover, no dustjacket issued. The best reference book for American military buckles, ammunition box plates, sword belt plates, cartridge box… (1163-264). Learn More »
Buckle is in very solid condition with a mixed brown patina from ground action. Both tongues are present but are frozen in place. Item was recovered in central Virginia. … (1184-152). Learn More »
Regulation belt made of blackened buff leather. This pattern belt and japanned iron friction buckle seems to have appeared in 1862. It is specifically detailed as a regulation issue item by the… (1000-576). Learn More »
$1,800.00
Originally $2,250.00
1940 pattern, stamped steel, box buckle, with a dark field gray finish. The buckle features a smooth outer field with a central embossed, circular rope border with an army eagle at center surrounded… (1052-669). Learn More »
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 »
$875.00
Originally $1,250.00
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 »
$1,575.00
Originally $2,250.00
Unissued buff leather infantry waist belt. Nice buff leather belt with brass keeper on one end. Brown outer face with white inside. Some light foxing on the white inside otherwise flexible and in… (2023-2514). Learn More »
This U.S. eagle plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face exhibits a beautiful, smooth chocolate brown… (236-197). Learn More »
$650.00
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This original, Confederate waist buckle is a good dug specimen of a brass, rectangular ‘gutter-back frame’ buckle recovered from a CS camp site near Hamilton’s Crossing in Fredericksburg, VA.… (575-13). Learn More »
$595.00
ON HOLD
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… (1052-665). Learn More »
Rectangular sheet metal plate with a small square shaped hole passing through it almost at the center point. With the plate is the bar and tongue which broke off the reverse. Item is dug but location… (2023-2105). Learn More »
Nice gently used copy of “PLATES AND BUCKLES OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY 1795-1874” by Sydney C. Kerksis. This is a 3rd edition copy printed in 1987 by Stone Mountain Press of Stone Mountain,… (34-156). Learn More »
Plate has a good stamping on its face which is slightly concave. It has a mixed patina and the edges are good. Reverse has 98% of the oxidized lead fill but only the rusted remains of the attachment… (2023-1631). Learn More »
Plate has a wonderfully stamped eagle on a very nice brown chocolate patina. Face is free from scratches and dents. Edges are in nice shape. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill but both attachment loops… (2023-1628). Learn More »
$225.00
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This plate was recovered on the battlefield of Bethesda Church by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War… (2023-1661). Learn More »
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Samuel D. Walton of Philadelphia had significant government contracts for forage caps, but we don’t see many of his products, or ones still bearing his label at least, perhaps in large part since they seem to have been early war. This is a very… (1052-201). Learn More »
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