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CONFEDERATE GUTTER-BACK FIXED-TONGUE FRAME BUCKLE FOUND AT HARPERS FERRY
Fixed-tongue frame buckles were simple in design, strong, lightweight, easy to cast and finish, and were widely produced throughout the south. This frame of this version has is cast with a channel in… (2025-3580). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE
A regulation issue Union infantry cartridge box belt plate recovered here at Gettysburg. Made of die-stuck rolled brass with lead-solder fill back securing an iron wire forming two loops for… (2026-63). Learn More »
$395.00
SOLD
W.H. SMITH MARKED EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FOUND APRIL 1960 BY SYD KERKSIS IN A CS CAMP AT FREDERICKSBURG
This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling comes with its original collection envelope annotated by Syd Kerkis, the well-known and respected early relic hunter, collector and author,… (2026-568). Learn More »
$525.00
ON HOLD
OVAL PUPPY-PAW US BELT PLATE WITH LEATHER RECOVERED IN 1955 BY SYD KERKSIS IN U.S. 2nd CORPS LINES AT COLD HARBOR
This regulation US Civil War belt plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations indicating he found it in April 1955 at Cold Harbor in the lines held by Barlow’s… (2026-567). Learn More »
$595.00
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US OVAL BELT PLATE, SMITH MARKED, FROM HARPERS FERRY, EX-SYD KERKSIS
This regulation 1839 pattern US oval waistbelt plate was recovered at Harpers Ferry by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and… (2026-337). Learn More »
$550.00
SOLD
GETTYSBURG RECOVERED BULLET-STRUCK CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This U.S. cartridge box plate was recovered at Gettysburg and shows two holes piercing it at center right and lower center, just above the rim, along with a chip missing from the rim at lower right… (1125-03). Learn More »
$2,950.00
SOLD
ANTIETAM RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FOUND MAY 1959 IN THE WEST WOODS BY SYD KERKSIS
This is a M1839 cartridge box plate used by Union infantry throughout the war both as an ornamental badge on the cartridge box flap and a practical way to it hold down if left unlatched in the heat of… (2026-452). Learn More »
$550.00
SOLD
OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS 1960 AT HAMILTON’S CROSSING
This regulation plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations at top indicating he found it at Hamilton Crossing in 1960 (with about half the staff here reading his month… (2026-451). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE WITH BELT
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 a… (490-7628). Learn More »
POST-CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S OR CADET’S DRESS WAIST BELT PLATE AND BELT
Offered here is a late 19th century officer’s (or cadet’s) belt buckle on original waist belt. A light weight belt and buckle likely for dress events. Stamped sheet brass eagle buckle which… (410-635). Learn More »
$65.00
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MODEL 1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE WITH KEEPER
Civil War era non-commissioned officers belt buckle. Cast brass eagle buckle which has the one-piece applied German silver wreath. The brass buckle retains a bright finish. This has the narrow ½… (2026-365). Learn More »
$250.00
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U.S. PATTERN 1839 WAIST BELT PLATE – W.H. SMITH, BROOKLYN
This is a non-dug U.S. waist belt plate. Nice piece that shows honest wear and a slight edge bend. Face has been lightly cleaned and displays bright surface. There is complete lead fill with… (2026-352). Learn More »
$250.00
SOLD
SWORD BELT PLATE OF THE BOSTON LIGHT DRAGOONS, CO. B 1st BATTALION CAVALRY 1870-1880
This is O’Donnell and Campbell Plate 703, dating ca. 1870-1880, cast brass with Massachusetts state seal at center superimposed on crossed sabers, and flanked by the company designation: “Co. /… (2025-792). Learn More »
$300.00
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A VERY EARLY ONE-PIECE WREATH RECTANGULAR EAGLE M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE & HASP
These rectangular eagle buckles showing the Arms of the U.S, were introduced in 1851 for wear by officers and by enlisted men carrying swords: cavalrymen, artillerymen, infantry sergeants, and others.… (1311-53). Learn More »
$295.00
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AMERICAN MILITIA BELT PLATE WITH UNUSUAL HOOK ATTACHMENT
This plate is a good match for Plates 152-155 in O’Donnell and Campbell, used mainly by American militia in the broad period of about 1818 to about 1835 or so. Overall the plate is square, with… (1311-54). Learn More »
$325.00
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RELIC, U.S. P-1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE (CARVED C.S. FLAG?)
This “dug” 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 nice smooth… (1032-240). Learn More »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CORINTH
This “dug” 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 nice smooth… (1032-241). Learn More »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This “dug” 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 nice smooth… (1032-239). Learn More »
DIE FOR A SOUTH CAROLINA OVAL PLATE
This is a steel die for producing an oval SC belt plate or cartridge box plate that would measure about 97mm by 53mm. The die dates to the 20th Century and conceivably could be taken to be for… (2026-12). Learn More »
VERY GOOD CONDITION CIVIL WAR US CAVALRYMAN’S SABER BELT
This is the Civil War regulation issue waistbelt for an enlisted cavalryman in very good condition, showing some stains and soiling from use, but solid. These belts were intended to carry the… (2025-2695). Learn More »
$695.00
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RARE EBERLE 1796 CONTRACT MARKED BAYONET
This rare bayonet is marked by the maker in a sunken cartouche with raised letters on the base of the blade reading “Eberle.” Charles Louis Eberle emigrated to the U.S. from Germany with brothers George A. and Henry J. in 1794, arriving in… (1052-86). Learn More »
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