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VERY VERY NICE U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

VERY VERY NICE U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

This US shoulder belt plate was to be affixed on the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face remains clean and bright.… (172-5966). Learn More »

$225.00
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TWO-PIECE OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

TWO-PIECE OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

This brass t2o-piece interlocking officer’s sword belt plate is a pattern that started about 1830 and was very popular among pre-Civil War militia officers, some of whom wore them into service… (142-100). Learn More »

$550.00
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CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE SITE OF HATCH’S ASSAULT AT SECOND MANASSAS

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE SITE OF HATCH’S ASSAULT AT SECOND MANASSAS

This is a nice example of the regulation belt plate for the infantry cartridge box shoulder sling recovered at a critical spot on the battlefield of Second Manassas: the site of Hatch’s August 30… (490-5828). Learn More »

$495.00
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U.S. BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS WEST OF THE CHURCH AT SHILOH IN SEPTEMBER 1959

U.S. BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS WEST OF THE CHURCH AT SHILOH IN SEPTEMBER 1959

This is a very good condition excavated example of the regulation 1839 pattern infantry belt plate used throughout the Civil War. This comes with its original collection envelope with its ink notes by… (490-5805). Learn More »

PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG

PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG

The face of the plate has a good strong “US” stamping and a mixed dusty looking light and dark patina from ground action and oxidation. Reverse has 95% of the lead fill with both arrow hooks and… (490-5790). Learn More »

$450.00
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CIVIL WAR NEW YORK OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

CIVIL WAR NEW YORK OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE

These plates followed the lines of the U.S. Model 1851 sword belt plate to be worn by officers and by enlisted men armed with swords. The difference between the two was mostly in the lower quality of… (1156-29). Learn More »

SMALL PATTERN OVAL SNY WAIST BELT PLATE

SMALL PATTERN OVAL SNY WAIST BELT PLATE

Face has a very nice light patina with a crisp “SNY” stamping at center. Left edge has one ding while the face is free of nicks. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill. Both the single arrowhead hook… (490-5760). Learn More »

$695.00
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SMITH MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM MYERS HILL, SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS

SMITH MARKED ROUND EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX SHOULDER BELT PLATE FROM MYERS HILL, SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation belt plate for the cartridge box sling came from the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known and respected early collector and author, and still has his annotated envelope indicating he… (490-5858). Learn More »

BURNSIDE PATTERN CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM HARTRANFT’S LINES IN THE GRAND ASSAULT OF MAY 12, 1864 AT SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS

BURNSIDE PATTERN CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM HARTRANFT’S LINES IN THE GRAND ASSAULT OF MAY 12, 1864 AT SPOTSYLVANIA, EX-KERKSIS

This is the slightly smaller sized round eagle plate for the cartridge box sling that is known among collectors as “Burnside” plates from their association with 9th Corps and 1864 battle sites.… (490-5806). Learn More »

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOR MODEL 1840 NCO BALDRIC RECOVERED AT STONES RIVER

RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOR MODEL 1840 NCO BALDRIC RECOVERED AT STONES RIVER

This Pattern 1826 eagle breast plate is meant for use on the baldric of the Model 1840 NCO sword. The face of the plate is in very nice condition showing only minor wear from age and use. The right… (490-5759). Learn More »

U.S. BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS EAST OF THE CHURCH AT SHILOH IN AUGUST 1960

U.S. BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS EAST OF THE CHURCH AT SHILOH IN AUGUST 1960

This regulation oval US belt plate comes from the collection of Syd Kerksis, well-known early collector, historian and author, and still has his collection envelope annotated with the find location… (490-5804). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM 9th CORPS LINES AT THE WILDERNESS, EX-KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM 9th 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… (490-5800). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE AREA OF SCHENK’S DIVISION AT 2nd BULL RUN, GROVETON, EX-KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM THE AREA OF SCHENK’S DIVISION AT 2nd BULL RUN, GROVETON, EX-KERKSIS

This was originally in the collection of Syd Kerksis, a well known early relic hunter, collector and author of several respected books on Civil War material. It comes with Kerksis’s collection… (490-5782). Learn More »

DUG SMALL US BELT PLATE

DUG SMALL US BELT PLATE

The face of the plate has a strong “US” stamping with a spotty dark patina that shows some gilt beneath. Reverse has 80% of the lead fill with the single arrowhead attachment and tongue. Location… (490-5757). Learn More »

U.S. M1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN JANUARY 1958 IN THE LINES OF THE 4th CORPS AT PICKETT’S MILL: ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

U.S. M1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN JANUARY 1958 IN THE LINES OF THE 4th CORPS AT PICKETT’S MILL: ATLANTA CAMPAIGN

This plate comes with its original collection envelope with notations on its provenance by Syd Kerksis, noted early collector and author. Pickett’s Mill was fought on May 27, 1864, in the Atlanta… (490-5779). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE POSITION OF THE 4th ARMY CORPS AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN, EX-KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE POSITION OF THE 4th ARMY CORPS AT KENNESAW MOUNTAIN, EX-KERKSIS

This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered by Syd Kerksis, well known early relic hunter, collector and author, in the position covered by the 4th Army Corps in Sherman’s assault at… (490-5778). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN MAY 1960 IN THE 5th CORPS LINES ON SHADY GROVE ROAD

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS IN MAY 1960 IN THE 5th CORPS LINES ON SHADY GROVE ROAD

This cartridge box plate comes from Union 5th Corps positions in the Battle of Shady Grove Road, sometimes called the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek, fought May 28-30, 1864, as Grant continued to edge… (490-5776). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE AREA OF SCHENK’S DIVISION AT 2nd BULL RUN, EX-KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE AREA OF SCHENK’S DIVISION AT 2nd BULL RUN, EX-KERKSIS

This is the standard 1839 pattern cartridge box plate made of die-struck rolled brass with a lead-solder filled back serving both as an ornament and to hold down the flap of the cartridge box if left… (490-5775). Learn More »

US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM RESACA, EX-SYD KERKSIS

US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM RESACA, EX-SYD KERKSIS

This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered in April 1955 at Resaca by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil… (490-5773). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM TUNNEL HILL, GA, EX-SYD KERKSIS

CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM TUNNEL HILL, GA, EX-SYD KERKSIS

This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered on the battlefield of “Tunnel Hill, Ga,” by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military… (490-5771). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE RIFLE MUSKET SLING

This sling is constructed in the same way as a standard U.S. sling, with fixed brass hook on one and standing loop on the other, but shows poor alignment of the holes and irregular spacing that would never pass a U.S. inspector who would feel free to… (1142-91). Learn More »

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