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CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “TONGUE AND WREATH” BELT PLATE, FOUND BY JOHN DUGGAN

This is the epitome of a Confederate belt buckle. This “tongue and wreath” sword belt buckle was recovered long ago by John Duggan. In near perfect excavated condition; perhaps just slightly… (490-6335). Learn More »

$2,500.00
ON HOLD

CONFEDERATE MOVABLE TONGUE, WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE

CONFEDERATE MOVABLE TONGUE, WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE

One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the frame pattern, which comes in several styles with fixed and movable tongues in different shapes and configurations. This is the classic… (766-1982). Learn More »

$1,850.00
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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 »

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 »

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 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 »

SMALL “BURNSIDE” PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOUND IN THE WILDERNESS IN 1956

SMALL “BURNSIDE” PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE FOUND IN THE WILDERNESS IN 1956

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… (286-1266). Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

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 »

EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. NAVY ENLISTED BELT

EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. NAVY ENLISTED BELT

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

MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SWORD BELT AND FROG WITH BUCKLE

MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SWORD BELT AND FROG WITH BUCKLE

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
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FOOT ARTILLERY BELT WITH NOTE

FOOT ARTILLERY BELT WITH NOTE

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

DUG STRUCK IRON SHEET METAL BUCKLE

DUG STRUCK IRON SHEET METAL BUCKLE

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 »

CLASSIC REFERENCE BOOK ON US PLATES

CLASSIC REFERENCE BOOK ON US PLATES

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 »

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT BETHESDA CHURCH BY SID KERKSIS

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT BETHESDA CHURCH BY SID KERKSIS

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 »

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT FUSSELL’S MILL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SECOND BATTLE OF DEEP BOTTOM, BY SID KERKSIS IN 1956

PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE DUG AT FUSSELL’S MILL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SECOND BATTLE OF DEEP BOTTOM, BY SID KERKSIS IN 1956

This plate was recovered on the battlefield of Fussell’s Mill by Syd Kerksis, one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, author of books on military belt plates and Civil War… (2023-1660). Learn More »

US REVENUE CUTTER BELT RIG & PLATE

US REVENUE CUTTER BELT RIG & PLATE

Belt is made of one piece of leather with the leather from each edge folded toward the middle. Belt meas. approx. 40.25 inches long x 1.75 wide. The interior of the belt has a good straight seam… (1052-236). Learn More »

RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR ORANGE, VA

RELIC, PATTERN 1839 OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG NEAR ORANGE, VA

Model 1839 cartridge box plate with central “US”. Plate has a great face with smooth brown patina. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill. Both wire loops remain strong. This plate was recovered near… (1184-109). Learn More »


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SUPERB, RARE MOUNTED SERVICE GREATCOAT

This style of cold weather coat is among those which replaced the long-standing model 1819/32 overcoat in favor of the US model 1851 style, the primary overcoat utilized by US army during civil war. While retaining previous patterns sky blue cloth it… (490-7134). Learn More »

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