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GREAT LOOKING GILT BRASS US MILITIA BELT PLATE AND ARTILLERY BUTTON ON PLAQUE
This belt plate and button have been mounted for display on a shield-shaped wood plaque measuring about 6-1/4” wide and 8” tall at largest. The tongue and belt loop are intact on the reverse of… (1273-116). Learn More »
REGULATION CIVIL WAR U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT WITH CARTRIDGE BOX, CAP POUCH, AND BAYONET
The cartridge box is an example of the "Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box. Outer flap is in good condition with some surface crazing and shows a partial tooled edge. Flap is stamped “US”… (1273-77). Learn More »
$850.00
SOLD
REGULATION CIVIL WAR U.S. INFANTRY WAIST BELT WITH CARTRIDGE BOX AND CAP POUCH
The cartridge box is an example of the "Pattern 1861” infantry cartridge box. Outer flap has a smooth surface with tooled edge. Oval “US” box plate is secured to the face of the box with leather… (1273-75). Learn More »
“PRONOUNCED SERIF” CS BELT PLATE
“Pronounced Serif” two-piece CS buckles take their name from the large, not to say exaggerated, serifs at the top of the “C” and at the top and bottom of the “S” on the tongue. They are… (2025-3581). Learn More »
$1,695.00
SOLD
RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE MARKED W.H. SMITH, BROOKLYN -- CORINTH
This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face retains fine detail. Even dark brown… (1032-256). Learn More »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE -- CHANCELLORSVILLE
This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face is smooth and retains fine detail. Even… (1032-255). Learn More »
RELIC, US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE MARKED W.H. SMITH, BROOKLYN -- CHANCELLORSVILLE
This US shoulder belt plate was affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features the spread-winged eagle design. Brass face is smooth and retains fine detail. Even… (1032-250). Learn More »
MODEL 1874 CAVALRY ENLISTED BELT WITH "US" BELT PLATE
Enlisted waist belt of bridle leather with rectangular “US” buckle. The belt is about 1.75" wide, shows plenty of honest use, yet remains solid and supple. Belt has a brass hook used to adjust… (1256-50). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
OVAL PUPPY-PAW US BELT PLATE WITH LEATHER RECOVERED IN 1955 BY SYD KERKSIS AT TOTOPOTOMOY CREEK AUGUST 1958
This regulation US Civil War belt plate comes with Syd Kerksis’ original collection envelope with notations indicating he found it in August 1958 at “Topotomoe” or “Topotomoi” Creek, which… (2025-1888). Learn More »
$595.00
ON HOLD
CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM CEDAR MOUNTAIN RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS OCTOBER 1957
This is a very good excavated condition M1839 cartridge box plate recovered by pioneer relic hunter, scholar, and author Syd Kerksis, that is still in his collection envelope documenting its recovery… (2025-186). Learn More »
$495.00
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DUG US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT NORTH ANNA
A very nice "dug" plate with both wire loops intact on reverse. Nice smooth chocolate patina to face, nice detail to the eagle. Minor ding along upper edge to left of the eagle’s head, slightly… (2026-353). Learn More »
$150.00
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CIVIL WAR ENLISTEDMAN’S BELT AND BUCKLE FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS
This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” Civil War enlisted belt and buckle. Leather belt is in fair condition for a “relic.” Leather is crinkled, dried, and shows “shrinkage” with… (1202-1025). Learn More »
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 »
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
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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
ON HOLD
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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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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SMALL PATTERN 1839 US PLATE WITHOUT LEAD FILL
This is made of die-struck rolled brass in the usual fashion of the M1839 plate and has a single arrow back stud and belt hook soldered in place on the reverse, a pattern of fastener well known from… (2022-2281). Learn More »
$395.00
Originally $495.00
US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE, FROM G.A.R. POST 551 COLLECTION (YORK SPRINGS, PA)
This Federal shoulder belt plate is of the regulation 1826 pattern. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear eagle in the center. Face has a… (2022-1849). Learn More »
$225.00
Originally $295.00
RELIC -- US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE – BRASS WIRE LOOPS
“Dug” US cartridge box plate for the outer flap of the infantry cartridge pouch. Large “US” in the center of the plate. The face remains smooth with a fine dark patina. There are some dings… (2025-3154). Learn More »
MINT CONDITION COMPLETE BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY SABER BELT
This is a Civil War U.S. cavalry saber belt in buff leather in top notch condition, complete with both saber slings, the buff shoulder support belt as well, matching plate and keeper, and contractor… (490-7193). Learn More »
NICE MILITIA EAGLE PANEL BELT PLATE
This is a thin, sheet brass, panel plate, so called from the use of the central rectangular panel setting off a central eagle emblem against a frame border, came in around 1835 and became very popular… (2025-3145). Learn More »
INDIAN WARS MODEL 1874 NEW JERSEY BELT PLATE
Dating from the Indian Wars of the 1870s and 1880s, this is the Model 1874 waistbelt plate. It is a heavy cast brass belt plate with “NJ” within an oval at the center. There is a belt loop on one… (2025-3116). Learn More »
$145.00
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US MILITIA EAGLE CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE CA1835-1845
A very good condition die-struck rolled brass plate, slightly convex, measuring 2-1/2” by 1-3/4” and fitted with two brass wire loops on the back for attachment to the flap of a cartridge box. The… (2025-763). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This non-excavated Federal box 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”. The face wears a… (2025-3141). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
This Federal box 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”. The brass face was polished… (595-2363). Learn More »
RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE FROM WINCHESTER, RECOVERED BY STAN PHILLIPS
This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered at Winchester. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the brass accoutrement’s face shows a clear “US”… (595-2364). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE
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”. There are no… (595-2382). Learn More »
MAKER MARKED US PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED AT PETERSBURG, VA
The P1826 breast plate was still in widespread use during the Civil War as a commonly issued item to be affixed to the sling of the rifleman’s cartridge box. The plate is not overly tarnished on the… (595-2367). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR VETERAN’S G.A.R. OFFICER’S BELT
This white bullion embroidered belt uses a Civil War M1851 officer’s sword belt plate and hasp. Chances are that it was worn by an officer in the G.A.R., the largest and best known of the Civil War… (172-6148). Learn More »
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 »
$1,250.00
Originally $1,575.00
RARE CIVIL WAR WAIST BELT PLATE
This die-struck and lead filled oval plate measures just over 2 inches in diameter. It has iron wire belt hooks on the back. The motif on the front is an 8-pointed star. The eight-pointed star has… (2025-815). Learn More »
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… (2025-2544). Learn More »
U.S. M1851 NCO SWORD BELT WITH PLATE & STRAPS FOR MOUNTED ARTILLERY
Bridle leather sword belt in good condition. The exterior leather surfaces show moderate surface crazing with scattered patches of flaking and loss. The leather belt is strong and supple with no weak… (490-7401). Learn More »
VIRGINIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE REMOVED FROM THE BODY OF COL. JAMES G. HODGES, 14th VIRGINIA, KILLED IN PICKETT’S CHARGE, WITH HIS COLONEL’S STARS- THE PLATE RETURNED TO HIS WIDOW IN 1903!
This historic group includes the Virginia Confederate officer’s sword belt plate removed from the body of Colonel James Gregory Hodges, 14th Virginia, Armistead’s brigade, killed at the stone wall… (846-563). Learn More »
$25,000.00
Originally $29,500.00
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
$6,500.00
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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 »
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1/6 AMBROTYPE PHOTO – OLIVER PUTNAM, 3rd MASS. CAV. WITH HANDWRITTEN DESCRIPTION
This ambrotype image features Oliver J. Putnam, a young cavalryman wearing a “wheel” cap - more reminiscent of the m1830 Fatigue Cap or civilian style caps popular with working-class folks of the period. According to official records, Oliver was… (2025-892). Learn More »
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