Buckles/Plates

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FRENCH HORSE ARTILLERY 3-PIECE BELT PLATE

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 »

COMPLETE CIVIL WAR BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY SABER BELT IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

COMPLETE CIVIL WAR BUFF LEATHER CAVALRY SABER BELT IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

This is a complete U.S. cavalry buff leather saber belt in very good condition, retaining not only both saber slings, but the buff shoulder support belt as well. All the double-headed brass buttons… (2025-2207). Learn More »

$950.00
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BRITISH STERLING SILVER ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OR LIVERY SWORD BELT PLATE

BRITISH STERLING SILVER ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OR LIVERY SWORD BELT PLATE

Made for a uniformed Royal servant of King George III by Peter Carter of London, England in 1794. The plate is beautifully hand engraved with the Order of the Garter and motto: "HONI SOIT QUI MALY… (2025-845). Learn More »

CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE

CSA RECTANGULAR BELT PLATE

A very good example of the quintessential Confederate belt plate- the rectangular CSA. This plate comes with a letter of authenticity from well-known and respected Confederate collector Lewis Leigh… (1083-16). Learn More »

$3,450.00
Originally $3,750.00

MODEL 1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE WITH MATCHING KEEPER

MODEL 1851 NCO SWORD BELT PLATE WITH MATCHING KEEPER

Civil War era non-commissioned officers belt buckle. Cast brass eagle buckle which has a one-piece applied German silver wreath.  The brass buckle has a mellow patina. This has the narrow ½ inch… (2025-1981). Learn More »

RARE CA. 1825 SILVER PLATED, “EAGLE” MILITIA BELT PLATE

RARE CA. 1825 SILVER PLATED, “EAGLE” MILITIA BELT PLATE

Silver-plated, thin copper face fused to an iron back plate and die struck. A very fine-looking eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows adorns the face. An array of stars arcing over the eagle and… (179-1317). Learn More »

LATE-WAR PATTERN US ACCOUTREMENT SET

LATE-WAR PATTERN US ACCOUTREMENT SET

This set of accoutrements includes everything needed for the infantryman to operate his rifle but the cap box.  The belt features a brass keeper with an appropriate hook-backed US plate – a stark… (2024-1934). Learn More »

SWORD SHOULDER BELT PLATE WITH DRAGOON STYLE EAGLE

SWORD SHOULDER BELT PLATE WITH DRAGOON STYLE EAGLE

This pattern of eagle, with victory wreath around its neck, had Roman antecedents but was adopted by the U.S. Dragoons from its immediate Napoleonic ancestors in 1833 for their hat plates. It found… (2025-801). Learn More »

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM CEDAR MOUNTAIN RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AUGUST 1956

CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE FROM CEDAR MOUNTAIN RECOVERED BY SYD KERKSIS AUGUST 1956

Syd Kerksis was one of the real pioneers in Civil War collecting with books on military belt plates and projectiles that are still useful references. This comes in his original storage envelope for it… (2025-1390). Learn More »

VERY GOOD, NON-EXCAVATED M1839 OVAL-US MID-WAR ARROWBACK INFANTRY BELT PLATE

VERY GOOD, NON-EXCAVATED M1839 OVAL-US MID-WAR ARROWBACK INFANTRY BELT PLATE

This belt plate is in very good, non-excavated condition with bright face, good definition to the letters and rim, and a full, level lead-solder fill back showing as a muted silver with just some… (2025-782). Learn More »

GAYLORD MARKED FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

GAYLORD MARKED FREDERICKSBURG RECOVERED US CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

Regulation US 1839 pattern plate for the cartridge box- die struck rolled brass with raised US and rim, lead solder filled back to anchor iron wire loops for attachment to the cartridge box, the fill… (918-86). Learn More »

MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE

MARYLAND SWORD BELT PLATE

These plates follow the general configuration of the U.S. M1851, but substitute the 1854 version of the Great Seal of Maryland, simply moving the motto from a ribbon scroll at the bottom to the top of… (2025-767). Learn More »

SCARCE NON-DUG CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “CS” SWORD BELT PLATE

SCARCE NON-DUG CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE “CS” SWORD BELT PLATE

This original Civil War Confederate two-piece interlocking belt buckle is the “Richmond style,” noted for its tall, thin and finely shaped letters with tall, straight serifs on a central disk that… (2025-777). Learn More »

$3,500.00
ON HOLD

EAST WOODS ANTIETAM RECOVERED M1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT BUCKLE AND LOOPS

EAST WOODS ANTIETAM RECOVERED M1855 RIFLEMAN’S BELT BUCKLE AND LOOPS

This brass hardware from an 1855 pattern rifleman’s was recovered in the East Woods on the battlefield of Antietam. These belts were copies of the French 1847 pattern for the “Chasseurs a Pied,”… (490-7363). Learn More »

$395.00
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OVAL US WAIST BELT PLATE FROM THE CORNFIELD AT ANTIETAM WITH REMNANTS OF THE BELT

OVAL US WAIST BELT PLATE FROM THE CORNFIELD AT ANTIETAM WITH REMNANTS OF THE BELT

Regulation 1839 pattern oval US belt plate with the arrow belt hooks that became common 1863-1865, but had been introduced as early as 1862 by some contractors and with Emerson Gaylord referring to… (490-7359). Learn More »

UNITED STATES FORD ROAD RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

UNITED STATES FORD ROAD RECOVERED CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

This regulation US cartridge box plate was recovered on the US Ford Road on July 14, 1974. The plate is the regulation 1839 pattern oval U.S. cartridge box plate used throughout the Civil War, made of… (918-87). Learn More »

$225.00
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NON-DUG, U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

NON-DUG, U.S. PATTERN 1826 EAGLE BREAST PLATE

This US shoulder belt plate was to be affixed to the front of the shoulder belt for the infantry cartridge box. It features a brass face featuring a raised spread-winged eagle design. Brass face shows… (2025-805). Learn More »

POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO SWORD BELT PLATE

POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO SWORD BELT PLATE

The plate is cast brass and rectangular in shape with the Ohio coat of arms at center. The detail of the mountains with the rising sun and the canal boat are excellent. Surrounding this central design… (2025-800). Learn More »

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

MAINE VOLUNTEER MILITIA CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE

This is an excavated VMM box plate. These plates were patterned after the U.S. box plate, but were stamped VMM for Volunteer Militia of Maine, and are thought to have been issued to Maine’s ten… (2025-762). Learn More »

POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO NATIONAL GUARD BOX PLATE

POST-CIVIL WAR OHIO NATIONAL GUARD BOX PLATE

Made of sheet brass, rolled and stamped. Raised rim with letters “ONG” in the center in an ornately serifed type face. Brass exhibits a mellow, aged tone. Plate measures 68mm x 41mm. There was… (2025-961). Learn More »


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IMPRESSIVE PERIOD FRAMED DISPLAY OF WARTIME AND POSTWAR VETERAN MATERIAL OF LT. EDGAR G. STOWELL, 92nd NY, WIA FAIR OAKS, INCLUDING HIS IDENTIFICATION DISK AND CDV IN UNIFORM, MESS UTENSILS, AND CAMP ART RINGS

This is a great framed display of wartime and postwar veteran’s memorabilia belonging to  Lieutenant Edward G. Stowell of the 92nd NY. The items include a wartime carte-de-visite photo of Stowell in uniform as 2nd lieutenant, tacked in the center… (2024-369). Learn More »

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