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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 »

VERY NICE US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BUFF BELT

VERY NICE US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BUFF BELT

Well-used, buff leather cavalry sword belt. The “buff” leather surfaces are now nearly smooth from wear and the soldier’s regular cleaning. The leather is strong and supple with no weak spots.… (490-7403). Learn More »

RELIC U.S. PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM GREG COCO COLLECTION

RELIC U.S. PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM GREG COCO COLLECTION

This item is an excavated U.S. cartridge box plate for the outer flap of the infantry cartridge pouch. Stamped brass face boldly displays “US” in the center. Nice mixed brown/green patina on face.… (1300-30). Learn More »

VERY NICE US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BUFF BELT

VERY NICE US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BUFF BELT

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 clear “US”. Face shows only small dings… (302-120). 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 »

NICE, COMPLETE LATER PATTERN US BELT

NICE, COMPLETE LATER PATTERN US BELT

This is a nice example of the pattern of belt that started to filter into widespread issuance in late 1863 among Federal enlisted soldiers.  It features an arrow back plate with a dull finish, both… (2025-2041). Learn More »

$395.00
ON HOLD

RARE WHEN ON LEATHER (COMMON) CONFEDERATE "WISHBONE" BUCKLE

RARE WHEN ON LEATHER (COMMON) CONFEDERATE "WISHBONE" BUCKLE

Our Mr. Steven Roger's writes, "One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the frame pattern with a movable spit tongue sometimes called the “forked tongue” or “wishbone” pattern.… (1268-017). Learn More »

FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY 3-PIECE BELT PLATE

FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY 3-PIECE BELT PLATE

This silver(ed) bronze buckle is the rare "Modèle d'août 1830" a design created during "The July Monarchy". In 1830, the discontent caused by Charles X’s authoritarian policies culminated in an… (2025-959). Learn More »

BRITISH STERLING SILVER ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OR LIVERY SWORD BELT PLATE

BRITISH STERLING SILVER ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OR LIVERY SWORD BELT PLATE

Made for a uniformed Royal servant of King George III by Peter Carter of London, England in 1794. The plate is beautifully hand engraved with the Order of the Garter and motto: "HONI SOIT QUI MALY… (2025-845). Learn More »

CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE

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 »

$3,450.00
Originally $3,750.00

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM CEDAR MOUNTAIN RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AUGUST 1956

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM CEDAR MOUNTAIN RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AUGUST 1956

Syd Kerksis was one of the real pioneers in Civil War collecting with books on military belt plates and projectiles that are still useful references. This comes in his original storage envelope for it… (2025-1390). Learn More »

MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE

MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE

These plates follow the general configuration of the U.S. M1851, but substitute the 1854 version of the Great Seal of Maryland, simply moving the motto from a ribbon scroll at the bottom to the top of… (2025-767). Learn More »

SCARCE NON-DUG CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “CS” SWORD BELT PLATE

SCARCE NON-DUG CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “CS” SWORD BELT PLATE

This original Civil War Confederate two-piece interlocking belt buckle is the “Richmond style,” noted for its tall, thin and finely shaped letters with tall, straight serifs on a central disk that… (2025-777). Learn More »

$3,500.00
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EAST WOODS ANTIETAM RECOVERED M1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT BUCKLE AND LOOPS

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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NON-DUG, U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

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

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

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

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 »


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REGULATION CIVIL WAR US ARMY ISSUE BLANKET IN AMAZING CONDITION

These wool blankets were an essential piece of a Union soldier's gear. This one is full length and unaltered. It measures 66 inches wide by 80 inches in length. The ends are finished on the sides, and they are basted over 1/2 inch on the long ends to… (2025-1850). Learn More »

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