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THIRD EDITION COPY OF PLATES AND BUCKLES OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY 1795-1874

THIRD EDITION COPY OF PLATES AND BUCKLES OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY 1795-1874

Sydney C. Kerksis. 1987 3rd Edition; copyright 1974.  Hardcover, no dustjacket issued. The best reference book for American military buckles, ammunition box plates, sword belt plates, cartridge box… (1163-263). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Standard US P1839 cartridge box plate shows a dark patina with some minor dings in the US with none of the original gilt remaining on the face. Two loops remain intact on the reverse of the plate,… (1184-112). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CLIPPED CORNER BELT BUCKLE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VA

CONFEDERATE CLIPPED CORNER BELT BUCKLE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VA

This thin sheet brass buckle was produced at the beginning of the Civil War for Confederate soldiers when the Confederacy lacked the means to supply their troops with fancy accoutrements. This simple… (1184-124). Learn More »

US M1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

US M1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

Standard regulation M1851 NCO sword belt plate measuring 50mm by 83mm. Although a wreath was present on this belt plate at one time, it is no longer attached. However, the style of the integral eagle… (1184-130). Learn More »

VERY RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 84th REGIMENT, ROYAL HIGHLAND EMIGRANTS, CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, ONE OF FIVE KNOWN

VERY RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 84th REGIMENT, ROYAL HIGHLAND EMIGRANTS, CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE, ONE OF FIVE KNOWN

This is one of five known examples of the rare cartridge box plate worn by the Royal Highland Emigrants, the 84th Regiment of Foot, in the Revolutionary War. These are identical to the plates worn by… (844-32). Learn More »

US M1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

US M1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

Standard regulation M1851 Officer’s sword belt plate measuring 50mm by 84mm with integral wreath, and although in relic condition, the stippled background and sunburst are still clearly seen as is… (1184-126). Learn More »

US M1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

US M1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE RECOVERED IN ORANGE, VIRGINIA

Standard regulation M1851 officer’s sword belt plate measuring 50mm by 83mm with integral wreath and applied broad tongue. This finely made officer’s plate is stamped in high relief; the details… (1184-132). Learn More »

MASSACHUSETTS WAIST BELT PLATE

MASSACHUSETTS WAIST BELT PLATE

Post-Civil War militia belt buckle, circa 1865-1890. Cast brass buckle with Massachusetts state seal. Very high detail. Measures 53mm x 86mm and retains perfect curve. This has the narrow ½ inch wide… (2022-840). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Face is heavily encrusted from ground action. Eagle detail is slightly subdued. Reverse has 98% of the lead fill and one rusted loop. Recovered at Fredericksburg.  [ad]… (2022-1422). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Face has a nice dusty brown patina with a good eagle stamping. Reverse has 100% of the speckled lead fill but no hooks. Recovered at Fredericksburg. [ad] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~… (2022-1421). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG, WITH MAKER’S MARK

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM FREDERICKSBURG, WITH MAKER’S MARK

Face has a splotchy brown patina and heavy discoloration from ground action. Reverse has 100% of the lead with one rusted loop.  Maker mark, “W.H. SMITH / ____LYN” partially visible on… (2022-1420). Learn More »

US MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S BELT PLATE

US MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S BELT PLATE

Face has a dark patina with crisp, excellent detail. The eagle’s chest with patriotic shield, wing edges and oak leaf wreath are very high in relief. Despite the light surface dirt the face of the… (2023-276). Learn More »

SCARCE US OVAL EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE CIRCA 1835-1845

SCARCE US OVAL EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE CIRCA 1835-1845

Stamped brass, oval plate has a spread-winged eagle with a patriotic shield on its chest at center. Face is nice and clean with good detail to the eagle. Reverse is not lead filled as is proper with… (1156-39). Learn More »

TWO PIECE CIVIL WAR ERA NAVY OFFICER’S BUCKLE

TWO PIECE CIVIL WAR ERA NAVY OFFICER’S BUCKLE

Item is a two-piece plate that consists of a tongue and wreath each with its own keeper. This brass plate was made from the 1840’s through the 1880’s. The tongue has a spread-winged eagle on a… (2022-2440). Learn More »

BOYD AND SONS CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

BOYD AND SONS CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Introduced in 1839 to be ornamental and functional, the cartridge box plate was made of stamped, rolled brass with a lead solder filled back and served to keep the box flap down even if the soldier… (766-1569). Learn More »

$275.00
Originally $325.00

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CASTLEMAN’S FERRY

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CASTLEMAN’S FERRY

This is a nice chocolate brown color excavated VMM box plate found at Castleman’s Ferry, Virginia. This is on the Shenandoah River and was the scene of the Battle of Cool Spring in 1864, but was the… (766-1541). Learn More »

$1,250.00
Originally $1,450.00

PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE DUG IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE DUG IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

The face of this plate has a dark reddish-brown patina with scattered light dirt and discoloration from ground action. There are no cracks and no signs of dents to the edge. Reverse has 100% of the… (1000-1235). Learn More »

DUG US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

DUG US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Face has a mixed dark brown and green patina. The green is usually caused by fertilizer showing the plate may have come from an open field rather than woods. The actual location of recovery is… (595-1893). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Face is in good condition with only minor dings and dents from age and use. Good strong “US” stamping. Edges are free of nicks. Back has 100% of the lead fill and both loops. [AD]… (490-4343). Learn More »

VERY GOOD NON-EXCAVATED NEW YORK M1839 PATTERN BELT PLATE

VERY GOOD NON-EXCAVATED NEW YORK M1839 PATTERN BELT PLATE

Before the war New York followed US 1839 regulations in using a small oval belt plate of rolled brass with a lead solder fill securing a belt stud and hook for its infantry, but with the brass stamped… (1156-30). Learn More »


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ELABORATE PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN AUGUSTUS HOELZLE OF BATTERY K ARTILLERY OF THE 1ST DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

This sword was probably sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York. The pattern is pictured in their 1864 catalogue in figures 13 and 16. Rather than have a standard blade, the lightly curved 32 inch blade has "B.K." (Battery K) on the left… (870-447). Learn More »

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