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COMPLETE CIVIL WAR BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY SABER BELT BY W. KINSEY IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
This is a complete U.S. cavalry saber belt in buff leather not only with both saber slings, but with the buff shoulder support belt as well. All the sliding tighteners are present: the large one on… (490-2563). Learn More »
$2,250.00
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OVAL US BELT PLATE RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS 1955 AT BETHESDA CHURCH
Syd Kerkis was one of the legendary early relic hunters and collectors, and author of “Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795-1874,” which led the way for a couple of generations of… (2021-206). Learn More »
$450.00
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SMALL PATTERN US OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE
Adopted in 1839 along with the oval U.S. waistbelt plate, the cartridge box plate was ornamental, but also served to keep the flap down if left unlatched. These smaller box plates are usually dated… (490-2553). Learn More »
NICELY DETAILED WREATH FROM TWO-PIECE CS BELT PLATE
The two-piece CS plate was widely used on sword belts. The quality of the casting and finish work depended on the time, resources and talent of the different makers. This one shows nice detailing to… (1126-02B). Learn More »
1826 PATTERN SHOULDER BELT PLATE CA. 1862-1865
Developed from the 1826 plate for the bayonet belt, the round eagle breast plate is better known from its use as a fixed plate on the Civil War infantry cartridge box sling. For infantry… (1126-12). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE GUTTER-BACK ENLISTED FRAME BUCKLE
This is a classic Confederate enlisted man’s belt buckle. The fixed-tongue frame buckle was simple to make, widely produced, and saw service in every theatre of the war. In this case the outer frame… (1126-22). Learn More »
$550.00
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NICELY FINISHED TONGUE PORTION OF A TWO-PIECE CS BELT PLATE
The interlocking two-piece CS is usually from a sword belt. Distinguishing between officers’ and enlistedmen’s versions can be tricky. This one is very plain, but is well finished, with a nicely… (1126-02A). Learn More »
$950.00
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POSTWAR NORTH CAROLINA BELT PLATE
This is a variation of the 1872 Hagner plate developed for the U.S. army, which retained the slotted bar belt loop on the side and flat hook on the back of the 1851 sword belt plate, but used a raised… (1126-06). Learn More »
US ENLISTED MAN’S WAISTBELT, PLATE AND CAP BOX
Leather waistbelt is in fair condition. It is beginning to dry out so it shows moderate surface crackling throughout. Belt is full length up to the plate where it has broken. Over the years the weight… (2020-773). Learn More »
$295.00
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M1851 US BELT RIG WITH PLATE AND STRAPS
Fantastic condition buff leather sword belt. The exterior leather surfaces are very clean and in excellent condition. The leather is strong and supple with no weak spots. Both the sword hangers are… (172-5550). Learn More »
ENLISTEDMAN’S EAGLE BELT BUCKLE WITH BELT
The belt plate and buckle pictured here is from mid Civil War, 1862-1864. The eagle plate is an 1851 pattern prevalent in late war enlistees. The design was introduced in 1851 with… (172-3107). Learn More »
CAVALRY LEATHER GROUP WITH NAME
A group in very nice condition containing a carbine cartridge box, a revolver cartridge box, and an NCO sword belt rig, all from same maker. Buff leather belt and all straps are in very good condition… (809-102). Learn More »
$1,700.00
Originally $1,750.00
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PATTERN 1839 OVAL US BELT PLATE, MISSING TONGUE
Stamped brass oval plate with lead filled back. The face is clean with a light surface patina and minor surface wear. There are no major dings or dents. Reverse has 100% of the lead fill and both… (2020-857). Learn More »
PATTERN 1839 OVAL US DRAGOON BELT PLATE
Stamped brass oval plate with lead filled back. The face has moderate surface wear in the form of numerous small scratches as well as some spots of oxidation. The top of the plate has a flattened… (1117-149). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE BELT WITH PATTERN 1839 US PLATE ATTACHED
Belt is the Pattern 1851 waist belt with the sewn loop on one end. Laid flat the leather belt meas. approx. 39.50 inches long x 1.75 inches wide. The end of the belt which has the sewn loop also has… (2020-1206). Learn More »
$450.00
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RARE MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE FROM THE MOLLUS COLLECTION
This VMM cartridge box plate comes from the recently dispersed collections of the War Library and Museum of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, the veterans’ organization composed of Union… (1052-24). Learn More »
$975.00
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GRENADIER OR ORDNANCE SHOULDER BELT PLATE
The flaming bomb was associated in the U.S. military with the Ordnance Department, but comes from a long tradition of the flaming grenade being associated with picked troops detailed to get close… (410-542). Learn More »
U.S. MILITIA OFFICER’S BELT PLATE 1818-1835
These square stamped brass belt plates may have come in as early as 1815, but mainly date from about 1818 to 1835. They were very popular among militia officers, particularly in the age of the… (475-303). Learn More »
RELIC U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
This excavated plate has a brass face with beautiful smooth brown patina. The detail on the eagle is good. The reverse has all of the lead fill. Both iron hooks remain and are strong. No recovery… (1110-20). Learn More »
$200.00
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RELIC U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE
This excavated plate has a brass face with smooth dark brown patina and just the slightest lead oxidation scattered. The detail on the eagle is good. The reverse has 99% of the lead fill. Both iron… (2020-858). Learn More »
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ALTERED US MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO J.C. MOLLOY, 63RD NEW YORK INFANTRY
Manufactured: France Maker: Unknown Year: 1861 Model: M 1850 Foot Officer Size: 30.25 Condition: VG Sword has components of French manufacture but a Solingen style blade. Brass guard has an even patina with no condition issues. Pommel is… (870-381). Learn More »
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