Buckles

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CS Buckles

1. Group of leftover odd and end items out of a recent collection.  There is {1} Reproduction Alabama 2-piece State seal sword belt plate {2}  Reproduction rectangular New York Excelsior plate {3} Portion of a pin or cuff link with a star device {4}  2 WW-II buttons {5} bronze token from the  "History Channel Club" --All for $38.
2. Very attractive "Virginia Style" C.S. 2-piece sword belt plate recovered in the late 1970s from near Brandy Station, VA.  The two halves were recovered from the same camp within 50 feet of each other and fit together perfectly and the patina of the two pieces are close to the same and blend together well.  The belt loops on the two halves, however, are a bit different in size.  It is my opinion based on location found, the fit, and wear marks that the plate was being worn together exactly like it is - but it is likely that the two pieces might not have been originally issued together.  This is a very attractive C.S. 2-piece that would look great in any collection.--$2,250.SOLD
3. Non-excavated stamped brass clipped corner plain face militia buckle.  This type buckle was used by various State Guard and Militia units from the 1840 era through the Civil War and into the 1870s.This one is in very nice condition.--$125.

 

US Buckles

1. Really nice non-excavated large size U.S. oval waist belt plate purchased 2 days ago out of an Ohio estate sale.  Rich aged patina with the small dings and marks of field use.  This buckle has the look you love to find.--$295.SOLD
2. Lead filled circular eagle breastplate dug about 20 years ago at the Battle of Franklin, TN.  The face is solid as a rock with a nice brown-green woods patina.  The reverse has full lead and remnants of the iron loops.  In the early 1970s I dug 5 of these in one weekend at Franklin - but those days are gone forever.--$175.
3. Excavated large size U.S. oval waist belt plate.  This was found near Shiloh about 20 years ago and has a very nice - never cleaned - face and is solid as can be with no rim chipping at all.  The reverse has full lead and all three attachment hooks intact.  Plates this nice just aren't being recovered anymore.--$275.SOLD
4. Beautiful condition excavated circular eagle breastplate.  This was a local find many, many years ago and has fine detail and a smooth slick chocolate patina.  The reverse has full lead with a design cut into the lead by the soldier and remnants of the wire loops remain as well.  This is a beauty.--$175.
5. Cast brass non-excavated eagle sword belt keeper perfect to complete your Model 1851 eagle sword belt plate.  It is correct for an eagle  buckle that is 2 1/4th inches in width.--$38.
6. Model 1851 "Officer Pattern" cast brass eagle sword belt plate on an old leather waist belt but not the belt originally issued with the plate.  The buckle has a really nice rich aged patina and the belt - although it's not the "as issued" belt - makes for a very attractive display.--$450.
7. Non-excavated large size "U.S." oval waist belt plate.  This was just brought in and was found in the attic of an old home here.  The buckle is 100 % complete and shows clear evidence of being worn.  It has full lead - all 3 hooks - and a small piece of the original leather belt.--$275.SOLD
8. Excavated lead filled large oval arrow hook pattern "U.S." oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered near Richmond, VA. in 1987 - some 20 years ago and is a nice example of the classic Union buckle of the American Civil War.--$250.SOLD
9. Freshly excavated large size "U.S." oval waist belt plate.  The face has a brown-green patina and hasn't even been washed off.  The reverse has full lead and all three hooks intact.  This is a good solid and very attractive dug "U.S." belt buckle.--$250.
10. Non-excavated Model 1839 small "US" cartridge boxplate.  The plate has a very attractive face with aged patina and only a couple small service marks.  The reverse has full lead - both iron loops - and a deep, sharp "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn" mark.  This is a real nice little plate.--$395.
11. Regulation issue Union infantry belt rig with large size lead filled "U.S." oval belt plate on the original black leather waist belt.  The belt is complete and pliable with a clear maker's mark and the brass belt adjuster intact.  This is an item that every collection should have.--$595.