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CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S WAIST BELT- EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
This waist belt, fitted with a simple iron horseshoe buckle and a narrow billet added to one end comes from the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum. A wide variety of belts and buckles, some… (1179-1165). Learn More »
RELIC US PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE FROM CAMP LETTERMAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, GETTYSBURG
This Federal belt plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered on the grounds of Camp Letterman General Hospital, Gettysburg. Constructed in the die-struck and rolled brass method, the… (2024-1283). Learn More »
$495.00
ON HOLD
MEXICAN WAR SMALL SIZE M1839 OVAL U.S. BELT PLATE
This is the M1839 oval U.S. belt plate made for the narrow 1.5 inch U.S infantry waist belts of the Mexican War period. Like the Civil War versions, these are made of rolled stamped brass with a lead… (1052-1142). Learn More »
GREAT EARLY WESTERN 36-ROUND THIMBLE CARTRIDGE BELT WITH SILVERED “TEXAS STAR,” “WACO GUARDS” OR “TEXAS RANGER” BELT PLATE
This is a great, untouched, western cartridge belt probably dating to the late 1870s – early 1880s using a military style belt with flat brass adjusting hook looping back through the hasp of… (1179-1168). Learn More »
$650.00
ON HOLD
US M1851 SWORD BELT PLATE
This is a nice Civil War, non-dug regulation sword belt plate dating early or mid-war, using the simpler one-piece nickel (“German silver”) under the central motif of eagle with US shield on its… (766-2009). Learn More »
$295.00
ON HOLD
RELIC PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE RECOVERED IN GEORGIA
The plate has a beautiful face with a good eagle and a nice even chocolate patina. Face is free of scratches and dents. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill and a patina to match the face. Both… (490-5845). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT PLATE FROM HARPERS FERRY ON A GREAT DISPLAY CARD
This sword belt plate, a very good example of an early pick-up, is mounted on a great old card typical of early relic displays labeled in brown ink, “Officers Belt Plate / battlefield of Harpers… (1202-196). Learn More »
US PATTERN 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM ANTIETAM
Excavated US cartridge box plate for the outer flap of the infantry cartridge pouch. Brass stamped face featuring central “US”. Full lead on reverse with one of the iron loops remaining. Tag on… (595-2002). Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
RELIC U.S. MARTINGALE PLATE – RAIL ROAD CUT, GETTYSBURG
This excavated plate has a brass face with a somewhat crusty surface over a green patina. The plate retains its “heart” shape but has a few wrinkles along bottom edge. The reverse has about 75% of… (84-91). Learn More »
$450.00
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CONFEDERATE FORKED-TONGUE, “WISH-BONE,” BELT BUCKLE
This distinctive Confederate waistbelt buckle was widely produced during the war, in several sizes and with minor variations in construction. It is frequently seen in armed images of Confederate… (1179-1239). Learn More »
$395.00
SOLD
GEORGIA WAIST BELT PLATE FROM GETTYSBURG
Offered here is a Confederate waist belt plate. The brass face exhibits the Georgia State Seal. These state militia plates were popular in the 1850s and saw continued use throughout the Civil… (766-1999). Learn More »
$2,250.00
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RELIC PATTERN 1839 US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE WITH INITIALS &”PA” – RECOVERED AT MANASSAS
Plate has a nice chocolate patina throughout and a good strong US stamping. There are several small scratches here and there but no major dings or dents. Above the “US” in a stippled form are the… (490-5839). Learn More »
$300.00
SOLD
MODEL 1851 OFFICER’S SWORD BELT PLATE
Civil War era officer’s belt buckle. Cast brass eagle buckle which has integral wreath. The brass buckle is clean and bright. This has the very narrow 0.425” wide hook on back. No numbered bench… (490-6832). Learn More »
RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM BROWN’S MILL, GEORGIA, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS
This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box shoulder sling plate (Eagle breast plate) has a smooth brown patina. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. The plate’s… (490-6828). Learn More »
RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM SNAKE CREEK GAP, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS
This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate has a smooth brown patina on the face. The oval brass face features a raised “US”. The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron… (490-6829). Learn More »
RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE MARKED “E. GAYLORD” FROM KENTUCKY, RECOVERED BY SYD KIRKSIS
This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box plate has a smooth brown patina on the face. The oval brass face features a raised “US”. The plate’s reverse has 99% of the lead fill. The two iron… (490-6831). Learn More »
RELIC U.S. ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BREAST PLATE FROM RESACA, MAKER MARKED, RECOVERED BY SID KIRKSIS
This excavated Pattern 1839 US cartridge box shoulder sling plate (Eagle breast plate) has a smooth brown patina. The brass face features an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. There is one… (490-6830). Learn More »
POSTWAR TWO-PIECE INTERLOCKING STAR SWORD BELT PLATE
Formerly in the Texas Civil War Museum, this is a very good example of a postwar militia belt plate using the star motif. This was suitable for use by a militia unit of any state who might select… (1179-1594). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE “BABY” WISHBONE FRAME BUCKLE FROM NASHVILLE
One of the more distinctive Confederate belt buckles is the forked-tongue or wishbone frame style from the shape of the movable tongue mounted on the center bar. The buckle is practical, light-weight,… (490-5846). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE ENLISTED MAN’S FRAME BUCKLE FROM COLD HARBOR
These classic Confederate, brass, fixed-tongue frame buckles come in a variety of sizes and slight variations making them a distinct category for collectors of Confederate field gear and belt plates.… (490-5787). Learn More »
$650.00
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CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS “STONEWALL” JACKSON’S SIGNED, PERSONAL COPY OF A COMPLETE TREATISE ON FIELD FORTIFICATIONS
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Signed Copy of His West Point Textbook, A Complete Treatise on Field Fortifications. The future Confederate general's bold signature, signed "Thos. J. Jackson" ca. 1846, occurs at the top of the front free endpaper. The… (1179-682). Learn More »
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