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  1. Excellent condition, excavated, large size, cast brass, smooth pattern, Georgia frame waist belt buckle.  This buckle was recovered many years ago from Confederate General Leonidas Polk's Army of Tennessee camps located along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.  The buckle remains in beautiful condition with a nice, brown/green woods patina.  This buckle remains nice enough to still wear today.--$650.SOLD*

  2. Very pretty condition, "medium size" Confederate fork-tongue frame buckle.  This buckle was recovered near Fredericksburg, Virginia, about 30 years ago and remains perfect enough to still be worn.--$950.

  3. Smoking pretty excavated thick, Atlanta style cast brass rectangle C.S.A. waist belt plate.  This super nice rectangle was recovered many years ago on private property near Chickamauga, GA.  It hasn't even had all the dirt washed off.  I used to get nice Atlanta style rectangles pretty often, but not anymore.  This buckle has all three hooks intact, and is nice enough to be in any museum in the nation.  Just super pretty !!--$3,650.SOLD*

  4. Very attractive excavated "EGG SHAPED" C.S. oval Confederate waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered from a Confederate camp located near Knowville, TN.  It has a slick chocolate brown patina, and has the solder remaining on the reverse that once held the iron hooks in place. The plate has an old bend on the "S" end of the plate, but the "CS" letters can be easily seen.  This is a "Western Theater" style "CS" oval.-- $1,450.

  5. Really pretty excavated "gutter back" Confederate "GA. FRAME" waist belt buckle.  This buckle was recovered from Gen. Leonidus Polk's 1863 Army Of Tennessee winter camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  It has never even been washed off, and shows clear evidence of actual use.  This is a nice one.--$650.SOLD*

  6. Group of three, 1960's - 1970's era reproduction Confederate belt buckles.  One is a small size CS oval, one is a large size South Carolina oval, and one is a beautifully detailed intricate Arkansas State Seal.  The Arkansas is one you rarely see offered for sale.--$75. for all three.  SOLD*

  7. Super rare style, excavated cast brass, thick rectangular CSA waist belt plate.  This style plate is often referred to by diggers as a "claw hook Atlanta style" rectangular CSA.  I remember when this buckle was found as I recovered one of the exact same type within a few days later.  It was recovered at a hospital site at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.  I recovered mine about 300 yards south of where this one was recovered.  Most rectangle CSA buckles have a rarity level of "5".  This style rectangle carries a rarity of "7".  It is the style buckle pictured on page 47 of Steve Mullinax's original buckle book.  With this buckle comes an LOA from the "Horse Soldier" (Gettysburg) dated 2014, and additionally, I will include an LOA as well.--$3,850.SOLD*

  8. Excavated Confederate State Seal wreath with the decorated inner belt loop.  This wreath is correct for several Confederate states such as "Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, etc.", but this one probably had a "Georgia" in that it was recovered near the camp of the 1st GA. Cavalry.  BUT - If you have any of the states that take this wreath, here is your chance to finish your buckle.  The wreath has a really pretty brown-green patina.--$895.

  9. Beautiful condition, thick Atlanta style, cast brass, rectangular CSA waist belt plate.  This buckle was found in 2008 by an arrowhead hunter searching for "points" around "Catoosa Springs".  Catoosa Springs was a major hospital site following the Battle of Ringgold Gap.  In 1972, my very first job out of college was teaching Algebra at Ringgold High School and coaching the baseball team.  During this time, I was already relic hunting and searched around the Catoosa Springs hospital site numerous times.  I recovered a good many artifacts from around Catoosa Springs, but never an item as nice or as rare as this rectangle CSA.  One of my students who was also on the baseball team began going relic hunting with me, and I'm excited to say that it became a lifetime passion with him as well.  This buckle for the past several years has been a part of Civil War Author and Historian Charlie Harris's collection, and with the buckle comes the small brown envelope with Charlie's notes on the buckle.--$3,450.SOLD*

  10. Absolutely beautiful condition, quite rare, "accentuated serif" style Richmond Arsenal CS tongue and wreath sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered many years ago near Brandy Station, Virginia.  Both pieces were dug together and have not even been washed off.  You will not find a more beautiful, perfect CS two piece tongue and wreath.--$3,250.

  11. Every advanced Civil War Confederate Buckle collection should have at least one buckle that isn't just "like" the one in the Buckle Book, but is actually "THE ONE" in the Buckle Book.  This beautiful, excavated, large Breckinridge pattern, stamped brass, CS oval waist belt plate was recovered in 1980 by Franklin Giles at a Confederate camp at Tunnel Hill, Georgia (Frank Giles and I were hunting a lot together back when he found this buckle).  This is actually "the buckle" pictured on page 72, plate 127, of Steve Mullinax's Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates.  It would be very difficult to recover a nicer Breckinridge CS oval than this one.--$4,250.SOLD*

  12. Excavated large size "Forked Tongue Frame" Confederate waist belt plate.  This Confederate buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from a Confederate camp located on the banks of Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  Polk's Corp, Army of Tennessee, spent many months, from Jan. 3, 1863 until June 25, 1863, encamped here.  I have several frame buckles in my own collection that I recovered from these same camps.  This example has an attractive green-brown patina.--$850.

  13. Excellent condition, non-excavated, snake with keeper, CS used waist belt plate.  This type buckle was issued with British Enfield accoutrements.  I have a fair idea of who might have actually worn this buckle.  All you need is locate one keeper, and you will have a really pretty, complete, Confederate used snake buckle.--$295.

  14. Absolutely beautiful condition, Model 1839, "baby US" on original white buff waist belt being worn upside down so as to read "Southern Nation".  This belt rig is out of a north Alabama family and has a very nice condition CONFEDERATE MANUFACTURE cap box on the belt rig.  You will not get more solid Confederate than this rig, and it remains in first-class, museum grade condition.--$1,450.

  15. Smoking pretty solid cast brass Army of Tennessee round corner CS waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered 47 years ago (Jan. 22, 1977) at Spanish Fort, Alabama.  The plate has a beautiful light green woods patina, and has never even been washed off !!!  It has nice deep "spundowns" around the hooks, and has one "long hook" - one "short hook", and one broken hook.  It has been a couple years since I saw an Army of Tenn. C.S. plate this pretty dug around here.--$3,850.SOLD

  16. Drop-dead beautiful, excavated, gilted Haiman style CS two-piece sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered many, many years ago from the camp of the 1st Georgia Cavalry located near Hoover's Gap, Tennessee.  The two pieces were dug right together and both have bright, gold gilt.  In 50 years, I have only had three of these.  This ranks right up there with the very rarest you'll find.--$6,500.SOLD

  17. Excavated, clip-corner, sheet brass, plain face, Confederate rectangular waist belt plate.  This plate was recovered many years ago on private property at Ft. Donelson, Tennessee.  These type buckles are carried over from use in various Militias, and their use gradually fades away in later years of the Civil War.  It has a smooth, chocolate patina, and the hooks are missing which is why the plate was likely discarded.--$325.

  18. Excavated, EXTREMELY RARE, wreath portion of a Confederate State Seal, two-piece buckle.  This buckle was recovered from an 1863 Alabama Cavalry camp and very likely had a tongue like the Alabama tongue and wreath on page 107 in Steve Mullinax's Confederate Buckle book.  This "oak leaf" pattern wreath is correct for a number of different Confederate State Seals.  I have seen Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia all with wreaths of this type.  The center disc can be up to 1 1/4 inches in diameter.  The belt loop is 2 inches outside to outside and takes a 1 5/8 inch to 1 3/4 inch belt.  It has a pretty pea-green patina and could finish out one whale of a nice Confederate State Seal two-piece.  When recovered, this wreath had a break in the belt loop.  It has been expertly restored, and you 100% cannot find where the break was.  It has been many years since I last saw a loose wreath like this for sale.--$975.

  19. Rare, rare Richmond Arsenal pattern CS Enlistedman's Cavalry sword belt rig.  This belt rig was a part of the nationally known Steve Mullinax collection for many years.  The CS two-piece sword belt plate buckle is a regulation Richmond Arsenal product and has a rich, never cleaned, aged bronze patina.  The belt itself is an original "bullet stitch" Confederate Richmond Arsenal belt but was in an attic for many years and gradually became hard as a rock.  We have used Picard (lots of Picard) to get the belt in a state to display.  The belt displays nicely but has numerous cracks and a couple of breaks.  You will likely never see an original Richmond Arsenal CS belt plate on an original "Bullet Stitch" Confederate belt at a price like this again.  We are pricing it at pretty much the value of the non-excavated CS two-piece buckle alone.--$4,500.

  20. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, "Richmond Arsenal" style CS two-piece, tongue and wreath sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp near Brandy Station, Virginia.  The two buckle halves were a belt length apart.  You couldn't ask for a nicer two-piece CS sword belt plate.--$3,250.

  21. Extremely rare, excavated, plain face, cast pewter, Confederate oval waist belt plate.  There are only thought to be about 20 or so of these in existence.  They are the product of a small Confederate foundry and seem to have been issued in Western Theater Army of Tennessee Confederate camps in spring of 1863.  I dug the example of this plate that is pictured in Lon Keim's book, Confederate General Service Buckles, on page 31.  My buckle was recovered from the camp of the 1st Arkansas Infantry, and this buckle was recovered from the same camp.  This buckle has a very faint "CS" carved into the pewter with a pocket knife.  The "C" is quite visible, but the "S" not so much.  All three brass stud hooks remain intact on the reverse.  Very few of these plates have survived.--$695.SOLD

  22. Excavated portion of a Confederate "gutter back" Georgia frame buckle.  This buckle was recovered about 30 years ago by Wade Buchanon here at Stones River near Franklin Road where the Confederate Infantry first struck the Federal line.  It makes you wonder what happened that caused the Confederate buckle to snap in half.--$89.

  23. Very nice condition, excavated, cast brass, Army of Tennessee pattern, round corner, CS waist belt plate.  This buckle has two complete, full length hooks and a third shorter hook that had an air bubble in the end.  It has a dark brown/green patina overall and is near reflective.  This buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from the 1863 winter camp of the 1st Alabama Cavalry located near Midland, Tennessee.--$3,850.SOLD

  24. Very pretty, excavated Leech & Rigdon wreath portion to the "08" pattern two-piece sword belt plate.  This pattern wreath needs a tongue that measures 1 1/8 inch across the disc and a belt loop that measures 1 3/4 inch outside to outside.  When recovered, the outside belt loop had a break, but it has been professionally restored.  If someone out there has a Leech & Rigdon "08" pattern tongue, here is your chance to complete your buckle.--$895.

  25. Very attractive, excavated, wreath portion of a "Richmond Arsenal" style CS two-piece sword belt plate.  This wreath was recovered many years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp located near Brandy Station, Virginia.  When the wreath was recovered, the belt loop on the side was broken but was present.  It has been expertly restored, and if you have a Richmond Arsenal CS tongue that will fit, this will make a beautiful complete CS sword belt plate.  The wreath measures 2 inches outside to outside on the belt loop and will take a CS disc measuring 1 1/8 to 1 3/16 inches across.  It has become very difficult to find a loose wreath to complete a CS sword belt plate.  This one has a nice, uncleaned, brown/green patina.--$650.SOLD

  26. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, Richmond Arsenal pattern "CS" tongue and wreath sword belt plate.  The two pieces were dug together by Jerry Headley approximately 40 years ago.  The buckle was recovered from a Confederate Cavalry camp located near Brock Road at the Battle of the Wilderness.  This buckle is a beauty and remains just as dug with no repairs whatsoever.  They just aren't being dug this nice anymore.--$3,250.

  27. Excavated, large Breckenridge pattern, CS oval Confederate waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, about 30 years ago.  It appears to have been struck by a spent pistol ball, and we have placed a ball in the impression for display.  The buckle has a smooth, uncleaned, brown/green patina and all three attachment hooks intact on the reverse.--$3,250.SOLD

  28. Beautiful condition, excavated, "wreath portion" of a Richmond Arsenal style CS two-piece sword belt plate.  This wreath was recovered near Brandy Station, Virginia, several years ago, and all it needs is a correct Richmond Arsenal CS tongue to be a super nice Confederate sword belt plate.  Of all the different styles CS two-piece buckles, there seems to be more of this pattern than any other.  There is no doubt someone out there that has dug a Richmond Arsenal CS tongue needs this piece.  It has a really nice, uncleaned, brown/green patina.--$950.SOLD

  29. Drop-dead beautiful, SOLID CAST, regulation style, CS oval waist belt plate.  These plates were from a smaller shop in Central or Southern Mississippi.  The plates were made by using a die-struck CS oval buckle as the master and making a sand mold.  We are certain that a die-struck plate was the master, because the letters are impressed from the rear as a die-struck plate would be.  A sand-cast mold was made, and while the brass was still molten, three brass rods were inserted and later bent over to form the hooks.  These buckles differ from standard CSA rectangles in that, with the rectangles, the hooks are integrally cast.  It is quite common on the solid cast CS oval plates for the hooks to either break off or pull out of the back of the plate.  This example was recovered from a Confederate camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi about 40 years ago.  It has never even been under a water faucet and still has the original dirt clinging to it when dug.  This is a rarity "9" level plate and is very seldom offered for sale, and now, the catcher - this is the VERY BUCKLE pictured in Steve Mullinax's Belt Buckles and Plates, November 1991 printing, page 72, plate 126.--$4,850.SOLD

  30. Excellent condition, thick Atlanta style rectangle CSA on original brown pigskin belt.  The belt remains in complete pliable condition, and the buckle shows nice service wear with all three attachment hooks present.  This is a museum grade Confederate waist belt rig.--$5,750.

  31. Smokingly beautiful, non-excavated, Richmond Arsenal pattern, CS two-piece sword belt plate with a portion of the original "bullet stitch", brown leather, Confederate belt.  This CS buckle and partial belt is part of a display that also consists of (6)six excellent condition, coat size, Civil War issue, Superior Quality, "C.S.A." uniform buttons and (2) two coat size Federal Staff Officer buttons of the type frequently worn by Confederate Officers.  Also in the display is a $50 Confederate note also from Richmond, Virginia.  This display is in a very nice quality, hand made, 12" by 18" walnut display case.  This would be a beautiful addition to even a museum display.--$6,495.

  32. Beautiful condition, solid cast brass, Army of Tennessee (C.S.) round corner, Confederate waist belt plate on original brown pigskin belt.  This buckle has a beautiful, aged, never cleaned patina with lots of remaining residue of original black enamel.  All three hooks remain intact on the reverse, and the belt remains complete without a single break.  This Confederate belt rig deserves to be in a museum or a high grade collection.--$7,950.SOLD

  33. Excellent condition, excavated, large size, "Georgia Frame" Confederate waist belt buckle.  This buckle has a slick, near reflective green patina and was recovered from a Confederate Infantry camp in old oak woods near Fredericksburg, Virginia.  You couldn't ask to recover a nicer example.--$650.SOLD

  34. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, "Richmond Arsenal" style CS two-piece, tongue and wreath sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp near Brandy Station, Virginia.  The two buckle halves were a belt length apart.  You couldn't ask for a nicer two-piece CS sword belt plate.--$3,250.SOLD

  35. Smoking Pretty excavated rectangular Louisiana lead filled Confederate waist belt plate.  This beautiful Confederate State Seal waist belt plate was recovered several years ago from an 1863 Confederate winter camp located just South of Fredericksburg, VA.  The plate has a smooth chocolate patina, and super nice detail on the Pelican, nest, and babies.  The plate has full lead and all 3 attachment hooks intact.  When the plate was recovered there was some damage to the very tip of the lower left corner of the plate, and that has been professionally restored.  You literally can't see it !!!  This Louisiana State Seal would be "KILLER" in any museum or private collection.--$3,450. SOLD

  36. Beautiful condition, excavated, large size, Confederate issue, "Georgia Frame" waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 40 years ago from Confederate camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.  It has a smooth, green patina and has never even been washed off.  You won't recover a nicer example.--$650.SOLD

  37. Beautiful slick, reflective light pea green patina on this excavated large size Confederate "Forked Tongue" Frame buckle.  This plate was recovered over 50 years ago from private property near 2nd Manassas, VA.  Just super nice !!--$895.SOLD

  38. Beautiful green patina, Confederate Georgia frame waist belt plate.  This was recovered from an Alabama Cavalry camp near Fosterville Tennessee.--$595.SOLD

  39. Excavated, large size, lead-filled Martingale Heart.  This is a standard issue, Federal plain face Martingale but was recovered from a Confederate Cavalry camp in Middle Tennessee.  The plate shows lots of service dings and no doubt saw many Cavalry campaigns.--$450.

  40. Excavated smooth face Confederate sheet brass rectangular waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered from a Confederate camp area on private property near the Battle of Manassas, VA.  It has a smooth brown - green patina, and has two small holes where the keeper bar pulled through the plate.  This is a very typical "early War" Confederate waist belt plate.--$195.SOLD

  41. Beautiful condition, excavated, stamped brass, droop-wing Eagle device from an 1830 era cross belt plate.  This was recovered from an early war Confederate camp where numerous Mexican War era equipment was carried over by Confederates and used during the Civil War.  The stamped brass Eagle plate remains in perfect condition.--$350.

  42. This is the way we used to dig them 40 years ago.  This is an accentuated serif, Richmond Arsenal pattern, 2-piece, CS sword belt plate.  The buckle was recovered from a Confederate Cavalry camp near Brandy Station, Virginia, and in all these years, it remains dirty just like it was dug.  I have left many of my own buckles just like this one, not even washed off.  If you are looking for a centerpiece for your excavated, Confederate relic display, it just doesn't get better than this.--$2,950.SOLD

  43. Extremely rare, excavated, "Ball Serif" style CS two-piece sword belt plate.  This scarce style CS two-piece has the distinction of having a solid backed style wreath.  This buckle was recovered many years ago from the area around Culpepper, Virginia, where most of this style buckle is recovered.  The plate has a smooth, chocolate brown patina, and the two pieces fit and match nicely.  This style CS two-piece is only recovered in very specific areas and is becoming a tough variety to find.--$2,450.SOLD

  44. Very pretty, excavated, "plain-face", Leech & Rigdon, Confederate two-piece sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from Confederate camps on private property near Fort Donelson.  It was found by Otis Brown, and I first purchased the plate after Otis passed away about 25 years ago.  It has a beautiful matching green patina.  It is one of the nicest examples of the plain-face Leech & Rigdon buckle that you are going to see.--$1,450.SOLD

  45. Excavated 3 inch cast brass Revolutionary War era shoe buckle recovered from a Texas Cavalry camp site.  We feel sure this heavy cast brass buckle was being worn as a waist belt buckle by a member of the 8th Texas Cavalry (and not as a shoe buckle) !!  In this same Texas camp we found several infantry musket barrels that had been cut off -- out of necessity - making shorter Cavalry weapons out of full length infantry muskets.  Wharton's 8th Texas Rangers were "making do" with what they had.--$48.SOLD

  46. Extremely rare, Confederate manufacture, "Double Tongue" waist belt.  This CS belt rig is out of the local Middle Tennessee area and was no doubt worn by an Army of Tennessee soldier.  The belt and buckles remain intact with two additional buckles for hanging equipment such as a canteen, bowie knife, etc.  It is a real rarity to find a Confederate belt rig of this type remaining all intact.--$950.SOLD

  47. Very rare excavated wreath portion of an early pattern Western Theater "Coin Type" C.S. 2-Piece sword belt plate.  This was recovered from Polk's Corp 1863 Winter/Spring camps located along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN.  If you have an early pattern Coin Type C.S. tongue - Here is your chance to complete one VERY RARE C.S. Plate.  I have a complete one in my collection that I dug in the same camp !!--$1,250.SOLD

  48. Very nice condition, non-descript, Confederate Infantry waist belt rig with plain iron buckle and pre-war "Storm" produced percussion cap box.  This rig is directly out of a local family whose ancestor served in the 2nd Tennessee Infantry.  A similar belt rig is pictured on page 348 of Lon Keims, Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates.  Many years ago, I actually had his UCV uniform jacket.  We are including a display containing two similar iron belt buckles that I recovered from the 2nd Tennessee's spring of 1863 camp located near Tullahoma, Tennessee.--$650.SOLD*

  49. Excellent condition, super thick, cast brass, triangle tooth, Georgia frame Confederate waist belt plate.  This buckle has never even had the dirt washed off and was recovered near Selma, Alabama, and was likely a product of that arsenal.  This style Georgia frame is considered one of the rarest to recover.--$850.SOLD

  50. Excellent condition, excavated, thinner Tennessee style, cast brass, rectangle CSA waist belt plate.  This buckle has a very pleasing, never cleaned, light brown/green patina on both front and back.  This plate is one of the few of its style recovered in the Eastern Theater.  It was recovered from a Confederate camp site that was part of the "Wilderness Campaign".  You could not ask for a nicer example of this very sought after style Confederate waist belt plate.--$3,250.SOLD

  51. Very nice condition, complete, excavated, wreath portion to a two-piece, stamped brass "sash buckle".  This wreath was recovered from the camp of the 8th Texas Cavalry, and the tongue portion very likely had a star.  If you have an excavated sash buckle tongue measuring 1 1/4" in diameter with a belt loop that is 2" outside to outside, here is your chance to finish your buckle at a great price.--$150.SOLD*

  52. SOLD

  53. Excellent condition, excavated, Confederate, large size, cast brass "forked tongue" or "wishbone" CS Enlistedman's waist belt buckle.  This buckle was recovered about 30 years ago from Polk's Corp, Army of Tennessee Confederate camps located along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee, in 1863.  It has an excellent, never cleaned, brown/green patina.--$895.SOLD

  54. Absolutely beautiful condition, solid cast brass, Army of Tennessee pattern round corner "CS" waist belt plate.  This excellent quality plate was recovered over 30 years ago from an Alabama Cavalry camp here in Middle Tennessee.  It has a reflective, green patina with original black enamel showing through the dirt in the background.  All three hooks remain intact with deep spun-downs around each.  They just do not get any prettier than this one.--SOLD

  55. Very pretty condition, excavated, die-stamped brass, "Breckinridge pattern", large CS oval waist belt plate.  This style plate is almost exclusively found in the Western Theater.  This example was recovered several years ago from a Confederate Cavalry camp just west of Triune, Tennessee.  This is an excellent Confederate plate and will be a compliment to any Confederate collection.--$3,950.SOLD

  56. Beautiful condition, excavated, large size, sharp pointed hook, Confederate Georgia frame waist belt plate.  This plate was recovered a number of years ago from Starnes Confederate Cavalry camp located near McMinnville, Tennessee.  The plate has a smooth, reflective, brown/green patina and really could not be much nicer.--$650.SOLD

  57. Very pretty excavated cast brass rectangular "CSA" waist belt plate.  This is the thinner pattern rectangle "CSA" waist belt plate that was issued to the Army Of Tennessee during the Spring of 1863 while encamped around Shelbyville and Tullahoma, TN.  This one was recovered about 30 years ago from Polk's Corp camps along Duck River near Shelbyville, TN. in an area commonly known as "Southside".  It has a pretty uncleaned brown-green patina, and needs nothing more than to be put into a nice Confederate display.  In the early days, we dug quite a few of these, but it has been over 10 years since I have found one.  I once dug 8 of these in one week - talk about some serious FUN !!!--$2,850.SOLD

  58. Quite rare, excavated, wreath half of a Confederate local Georgia State Seal two-piece sword belt plate.  This wreath was recovered from the camp of the 1st Georgia Cavalry CSA located just south of Hoovers Gap, Tennessee, in 1863.  The wreath remains in very nice condition and would be perfect to complete the crude Georgia local two-piece sword belt plate if you happen to have a Georgia State Seal tongue.--$850.SOLD

  59. This is the most mammoth size excavated wreath that I have ever seen.  As can be seen in the picture, the perimeter of the wreath is the same size as an Eagle breast plate (believe it or not).  This buckle was recovered from an 1863 Confederate winter camp on Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.  The wreath measures 2 1/2 inches from outside to outside of the circular portion.  The belt loop is for a massive 2 1/2 inch wide belt.  The center disc would measure 1 5/8 inch across.  I believe this to be some sort of pre-war militia buckle, but I have never seen a two-piece buckle this large.  This thing reminds me of some of the Texas rodeo buckles!!  As can be seen in the picture, a section of the wreath has been intentionally cut out for some purpose.  To say the least, this is a super unusual plate.--$450.

  60. Beautiful condition, large size, excavated, solid cast brass, 1812 era waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from Polk's Corp, Army of Tennessee 1863 winter camps located along Duck River near Shelbyville, Tennessee.  The plate has a smooth, reflective, brown/green patina and all three attachment hooks intact on the reverse.(CW)--$695.SOLD

  61. One excavated sword belt plate keeper and one sword belt adjuster buckle.  These artifacts were all recovered from one of John Hunt Morgan's 1863 winter Confederate cavalry camps near Liberty, Tennessee.  All are in nice condition, with no breaks or cracks.--$45.SOLD

  62. Excavated 4-Piece Rifleman's cast brass buckle missing only one part out of the middle area.  This distinctive buckle was issued with Mississippi Rifles.  The buckle was recovered from the 1862 camp of the 16th Alabama Volunteer Infantry - C.S.A. - located on private property near Shelbyville, TN.--$295.

US Buckles

 

  1. Really pretty "Officer's Grade" Model 1851 cast brass Federal Eagle Sword Belt Plate.  This is the style cast brass eagle plate with integrally cast wreaths, and was an officer's Model.  A good portion of the original belt along with the brass adjuster buckle remains intact.  This is out of central Virginia, and could have very easily been CONFEDERATE used !!!--$525.

  2. Excavated, cast brass, Model 1851, Federal Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered many years ago from a Federal Cavalry position at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.  It has a pretty brown/green patina with both the attachment hook and belt loop remaining intact.--$375.

  3. Drop-dead beautiful condition, excavated, large size, lead-filled, arrow-hook, US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered among the rock out-croppings here at Stones River about 40 years ago.  This waist belt plate is as pretty as the day it was issued with all three hooks, full lead, and a beautiful face.--$275.

  4. Smoking beautiful condition, excavated, cast brass, Federal Officer's model, Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle has the integrally cast wreaths and still has the original belt keeper with the buckle.  It was recovered about 40 years ago from a Federal camp near Triune, Tennessee.  This is another excavated plate that was dug so many years ago as to be nice enough to still wear today.--$395.

  5. Beautifully detailed, die-struck, brass, Eagle sword belt plate.  This plate has a rich, aged patina and crisp detail, but is missing the attachment hooks on the reverse.  The buckle is either Civil War Era or just slightly past and displays like a million bucks.--$150.

  6. Quite rare, non-excavated, small size, Model 1839, maker marked, U. S. waist belt plate.  The buckle has an excellent face with full lead in the reverse.  The arrow-hook remains intact, and the single elongated front hook was broken and has been glued back in place.  The buckle is maker marked "J. I.  PITTMAN", and that is one you don't see every day.--$325.

  7. Excavated, Model 1839, small size US oval waist belt plate.  This was recovered from an early war Federal camp at Triune, Tennessee.  The buckle was in a fire pit and had the lead melted out of the reverse, and a small piece of the plate was broken out.  This is a quite rare size plate and displays very nicely.--$95.

  8. Excavated, large size, 1840/1850 era, puppy-paw hook style, US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 40 years ago from a fire pit on private property along the line here at Stones River.  It appears that the buckle broke the front hook and was tossed in the fire as being no longer serviceable.  Once in the fire, the lead filler got melted out, and the brass face and hooks remained.  A really neat yet inexpensive artifact.--$65.SOLD*

  9. Very pretty condition excavated large size lead filled U.S. cartridge boxplate.  This plate was recovered at Ashland, Virginia, many years ago.  The plate has full lead and retains one original attachment loop.  The second is rusted into.  This is a nicer plate than is typical to dig now.--$165.

  10. Excellent condition, non-excavated, large size, lead-filled, US oval cartridge box plate.  The attachment loops on this plate measure 2 1/4 inches.  If you have a nice cartridge box needing a box plate, this one is about as nice as you are going to find.--$250.

  11. Absolutely beautiful Model 1851 cast brass Federal eagle sword belt plate.  The buckle is just perfect, and shows nice wear where the keeper was hooked and unhooked MANY times.  Although these were Federal produced, many saw Southern service, and this one is out of the local area, and could very well have been Southern used.--$375.

  12. Very attractive, arrow hook pattern, large size, US oval on original black leather waist belt and with original percussion cap box still intact on the belt.  This will be an excellent addition to any Civil War display.--$595.

  13. Absolutely beautiful, excavated, chocolate brown, Federal circular Eagle breast plate.  This breast plate was recovered here at Stones River about 40 years ago and remains nearly nice enough to still wear.  It has full lead and both attachment loops remaining intact.--$225.

  14. Excavated, cast brass, Federal Cavalry carbine sling buckle and matching belt tip.  This was recovered many years ago at "Camp Stanley" here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  The belt tip still has some of the original leather belt attached.--$125.

  15. Very pretty condition, excavated, circular, lead-filled Eagle breast plate.  This plate was recovered many years ago by Ken Bream on private property of the 1st days fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.  This plate has a super nice, uncleaned face with full lead and both wire attachment loops intact on the reverse.--$350.

  16. Very pretty condition excavated lead filled large oval U.S. cartridge boxplate.  This plate was recovered many years ago from the position along the Taneytown Road at Gettysbueg, PA. where the US 3rd Corps gathered following fighting on July 2, 1863.  It is an extreme rarity to get to offer a relic of this beauty, and rarity from the most famous Battle of the American Civil War.--$450.

  17. Excavated, large oval, lead-filled, arrow hook pattern, US oval waist belt buckle.  This buckle was recovered many years ago among the limestone out-croppings here at Stones River.  The buckle remains in nice condition with all three hooks intact and original leather from the belt remaining under two of the hooks.  The era of recovering belt buckles of this quality is pretty much "gone with the wind".--$295.

  18. Absolutely slick as a baby's butt excavated "Puppy Paw" large size lead filled U.S. oval waist belt plate.  This was recovered about 40 years ago among the limestone outcroppings on private property in rear of Mindenhall's Federal battery here at Stones River.  My buddy, Bob Ward, and I dug some pretty ones from this same area !!!  Those times are "Gone With The Wind" !!!!--$375.

  19. Smoking beautiful large size "U.S." oval lead filled Union cartridge boxplate.  This was recovered in 1978 by Wade Buchannan among the limestone outcroppings along Stones River near the current Bumpus Harley Davidson store.  This plate is an "11" on a scale of 10 !!!!--$250.

  20. Very nice condition, excavated, circular, Federal Eagle cross belt plate (AKA breast plate).  This breast plate was recovered from the Union Line on private property here at the Battle of Stones River.  The face has nice detail with an uncleaned, brown/green patina.  The reverse has full lead and 1 1/2 of the two iron attachment loops remaining intact.  It is very difficult to recover a breast plate this nice now-a-days with acid rain and so forth.--$195.

  21. Smoking pretty 1840 - 1850 era large size U.S. oval waist belt plate with rare circular cast stud rear hooks.  The face has an excellent, baby butt smooth chocolate patina.  It was recovered over 40 years ago here at Stones River.--$375.

  22. Nice condition, regulation, Federal Enlistedman's arrow hook waist belt plate on original, black bridle leather belt, complete with the brass adjustor and also the original percussion cap pouch.  This belt rig is out of a central Ohio estate sale and is becoming more and more rare to surface.  The belt remains very pliable, and the US buckle is perfect and has never been cleaned.  The percussion cap box still has some of the wool inside as well as some original percussion caps.  This would be a very nice addition for anyone's collection.--$695.

  23. Absolutely beautiful condition, non-excavated, cast brass, Model 1851 sword belt plate with applied silver wreath.  This is an unusually nice example with a 100% complete silver wreath and the brass keeper with the exact same matching benchmark number (910).  It is quite tough to find a sword belt plate that has a matching buckle and keeper number.  You are not going to find a nicer Model 1851 sword belt plate and keeper than this one.--$425.

  24. Quite rare and in very nice condition, early war, puppy-paw hook pattern, lead-filled US oval on original leather waist belt.  The original cap box remains on the belt rig with an "H. W. Oliver - Pittsburgh" makers mark and 100% wool remaining intact.  The leather belt itself is "Newark, NJ", maker marked with brass adjustor remaining intact.  This belt rig was discovered in a central Ohio estate about 30 years ago.  Belt rigs this nice rarely turn up anymore.--$750.

  25. Stamped brass, clip-corner Militia style waist belt plate with the silvered, lead-filled letter "G" attached to the middle of the plate.  This buckle has the wide style belt hook indicating that it dates the very end of the Civil War through the 1870's.  These were also quite popular with Military Academy Cadets' use during the same era.--$79.SOLD

  26. Very nice condition, regulation, Civil War issue, black leather waist belt with large size, lead-filled, arrow-hook, US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle has a very nice, uncleaned, rich, aged patina, and the brass belt adjustor remains intact.  The belt is maker marked, "R. Nece - Phila".  The belt has a little normal surface flaking, but remains completely pliable.--$595.

  27. Very pretty, non-excavated, brass belt adjustor off a regulation Civil War issue US belt rig.  These are difficult to come by when you need one.  If you have a nice US belt rig but missing the brass adjustor, here's your chance.--$48.

  28. Beautiful condition, non-excavated, large size, lead-filled, US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate has a rich, aged patina on the face and has full lead with both attachment loops intact on the reverse.  The attachment loops are 2 5/8 inches apart.  If you have a cartridge box needing a box plate, you won't find nicer than this one.--$250.

  29. Quite rare to recover, excavated, small size "Burnside" breast plate.  These plates run about 3/16 inch smaller than the typical breast plate and are often recovered associated with General Burnside's camps.  This example has not even been washed off.  One complete attachment loop remains intact on the back.--$225.

  30. Large size, arrow-hook pattern, lead-filled US oval waist belt plate on original black bridle leather belt.  The buckle has a beautiful, rich, aged, never-cleaned patina, and the belt remains pliable with about normal, typical surface flaking.  This is a quality belt rig that will be an excellent addition to someone's collection.--$595.

  31. Really pretty, excavated, Model 1851, Federal Cavalry sword belt plate and keeper.  This buckle was recovered locally at Camp Stanley which was the Federal Cavalry Corp, 1863 winter camp here at Murfreesboro.  The buckle has a smooth, chocolate patina, and the cast brass keeper was found with the buckle.  Part of the keeper hook is missing but almost looks like it might have been removed intentionally to allow the buckle and keeper to be a "quick disconnect".  At one point in time, we recovered quite a few of these around Murfreesboro, but it has been a couple of years since I heard of one being recovered here.  The soldier's initials are lightly cut into the back of the buckle using pin knife.--$375.

  32. Very pretty, excavated, large size, lead-filled, arrow-hook, US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 40 years ago among the limestone out-croppings on private property here at Stones River.  You could literally still wear this buckle today.--$325.SOLD

  33. Excellent condition, non-excavated, large size, US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate measures 2 1/2 inches between the attachment loops.  If you happen to have a Federal cartridge box needing a cartridge box plate, you won't find one prettier than this one.--$250.

  34. Excellent condition, large size, lead-filled, non-excavated, US oval cartridge box plate.  This box plate has a nice, aged patina on the face and full lead fill with both attachment loops intact on the reverse.  If you have a nice Federal cartridge box missing the plate, here is your chance to complete your box.  This cartridge box plate has the attachment hooks 2 1/2 inches apart.  This plate is going to make someone's cartridge box look like it belongs in a museum.--$250.

  35. Absolutely beautiful condition, large oval, lead-filled, "SNY" (State of New York) 1840 - 1850 era, puppy-paw hook waist belt plate on the original brown buff Civil War waist belt.  This one appears to be unissued and is in super nice condition.  This would be a fine centerpiece to someone's New York collection.--$1,150.

  36. Absolutely beautiful condition non-excavated large size lead filled "U.S." oval cartridge box plate.  The plate has a gently aging patina on the face, with both attachment loops intact on the reverse with the maker mark - "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn" stamped into the lead reverse.  Just a superb example.--$295.

  37. Really pretty, non-excavated, small size, Model 1839, maker marked, US cartridge box plate.  This plate has a smooth, gently aging patina on the face with full lead and both attachment loops intact on the reverse.  It is maker marked, "H. A. Dingee" which is one of the harder to find maker marks.  It has been a long time since I had one of these.--$425.

  38. Very nice condition excavated Federal carbine sling cast brass buckle.  This was recovered many years ago at Camp Stanley here at Murfreesboro, TN.  This was the Federal Cavalry Corp 1863 winter encampment.  The buckle hasn't even been washed off.--$95.SOLD

  39. Absolutely beautiful condition excavated circular eagle breastplate.  This plate was recovered 50 years ago on private property among the limestone outcroppings here at the Battle of Stones River.  It has a smooth, chocolate patina and doesn't even have all the dirt washed off.  The reverse has full lead, and both iron attachment loops remain intact.  This plate is so nice, you could almost still wear it.--$225.

  40. Beautiful emerald green patina on this excavated large size U.S. oval cartridge boxplate.  It was recovered almost 50 years ago in a pasture on private property near Chancellorsville, VA.--$185.

  41. Drop-dead beautiful condition, excavated and has never even been washed off, large size, lead-filled, US oval cartridge box plate with full lead and both iron attachment loops remaining intact.  This box plate was recovered from an old oak woods camp near Chancellorsville, Virginia.  Plates this nice are just not being recovered at this point in time.--$250.

  42. Model 1851, Officer's grade sword belt rig.  This belt rig has the Officer's style sword belt plate with the wreaths integrally cast with the buckle.  It has the narrow, early Civil War style keeper hook, and the leather belt remains complete with both leather sword drops.  The belt itself is complete and pliable, and both sword drops are intact with hooks in place but do have cracks and are somewhat fragile.  The buckle has a rich, aged, bronze/brown patina.--$795.

  43. Model 1851, cast brass, Enlistedman's sword belt plate with applied silver wreath on original leather belt.  This is a style belt and buckle appropriate for a Civil War NCO.--$595.

  44. Excellent condition, regulation issue, US waist belt buckle on original waist belt.  The belt remains completely pliable with brass adjustor remaining intact and is double US inspector marked.  The US oval waist belt buckle is in beautiful condition with full lead and all three hooks intact.  This belt rig is as nice as any you will see in a museum.--$650.

  45. Another very pretty excavated local U. S. oval lead filled cartridge boxplate.  It was recovered on private property here at Stones River, and has a nice "W.H. Smith" maker's mark in the reverse.  It has full lead, and one complete attachment hook intact, and a part of the second.--$275.

  46. Mighty fine excavated circular lead filled Federal eagle breastplate.  This was recovered about 45 years ago amoug the limestone outcroppings on private property here at Stones River.  The plate isn't just "jamming nice", but is also "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn" backmarked !!--$295.

  47. Drop dead smokingly beautiful excavated large size, lead filled, U. S. oval arrow hooked U. S. waist belt plate.  This superb excavated buckle was recovered over 40 years ago from private property at the Petersburg, VA. campaign.  It has the super scarce backmark of "W. H. Wilkinson -- Springfield, Mass."  This backmark is lightly struck, and only the finest, early recovered plates have a legible backmark.  The face has a slick - near reflective - chocolate brown patina, and has all three original hooks remaining intact.  It has been years since I've had a nice U. S. buckle with this backmark.--$450.SOLD

  48. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, early block letter style, lead-filled US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered February 15, 1976, at Haynes Bluff on private property near Vicksburg.  It has full lead, and both wire attachment loops remain intact.--$225.

  49. Super nice excavated circular lead filled Federal eagle breastplate.  This beautiful plate was recovered on Feb. 8, 1976 (the very year I purchased the old "Taylor Grocery Store" here at the Battle of Stones River, and 48 years later is still my Relic Shop !!!)  This outstanding breastplate was recovered at "Haynes Bluff" which is part of the Vicksburg, MS. campaign.--$225.

  50. Beautiful condition, excavated, circular, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This plate was recovered about 40 years ago on private property among the limestone outcroppings here at Stones River.  This plate literally remains perfect enough to wear.--$225.

  51. Excellent condition, non-excavated, large size, early block letter pattern U.S. oval cartridge boxplate.  This plate has a rich, uncleaned, dark patina and has full lead and both attachment loops intact.  The attachment loops are 2 1/4 inches apart, if you have a cartridge box needing one.--$250.

  52. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, Officer pattern, Model 1851, cast brass sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths.  This buckle was recovered many years ago here at Stones River and has some writing on the back that appears to have been done with a pen knife and looks to be a soldier's name or initials.  The plate has a beautiful, smooth, chocolate brown patina.--$375.

  53. Very nice condition non-excavated large size lead filled U. S. oval cartridge boxplate.  The face couldn't be prettier, and at one time was "backmarked", but I can only see a few letters of the backmark now.  The iron attachment loops were "snipped" long ago, but the stubs of the attachment loops remain.  The plate has super nice display eye appeal.--$175.

  54. Really pretty excavated Model 1851 cast brass eagle sword belt plate.  This plate was recovered on private property here at Murfreesboro many, many years ago.  When the plate was recovered about 90% of the applied wreath was intact, and the missing portion has been re-cast with epoxy so as to display nicer.  The repaired portion of the wreath is at the very bottom - left of center.  Most excavated Model 1851 sword belt plates have near "0" wreath remaining.  This is the rare exception with most (90%) remaining.--$375.

  55. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, large size US cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered about 45 years ago on private property here at Stones River and has a near reflective chocolate brown patina.  The reverse has full lead and one of the wire attachment loops intact.  It would be hard to recover a nicer face than this box plate has.--$185.

  56. Excellent condition, non-excavated, large size, lead-filled US oval cartridge box plate.  This box plate is out of a central Ohio estate sale and has a never-cleaned, chocolate brown patina that literally rivals a dug patina.  The reverse has full lead and both wire attachment loops remain intact and are 2 5/8 inch apart.  If you have a Federal cartridge box lacking the box plate, you are not going to find one more untouched than this one.--$250.

  57. Very pretty, excavated, large size, lead filled, US oval waist belt plate with "puppy-paw" style hooks.  This buckle was recovered many years ago (1972) by Ed Heck from the Federal camps along the North Anna River in Virginia.  This buckle is missing the front hook, but is otherwise flawless.--$275.

  58. Excellent condition, excavated, lead-filled, circular, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This plate was recovered about 40 years ago on private property here at Stones River by Wade Buchanan.  You couldn't ask for a nicer plate with crisp detail on the face, pretty, uncleaned woods patina, full lead, and both attachment loops intact.--$225.

  59. Excavated, large oval, SNY waist belt plate.  This is one of the waist belt plates that was recovered from the sunken ship in the James River.  This SNY had the three iron hook hooking system on the revers, and the iron hooks are rusted away.  The buckle has a very pleasing appearance.  This style buckle is quite rare and has only been recovered in two or three sites.--$595.

  60. Beautiful condition, excavated, large size, lead-filled US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered on private property here at Stones River over 40 years ago.  It has a smooth, chocolate brown face, full lead, and both attachment loops remain intact.--$225.

  61. Excellent condition, excavated, circular Eagle breast plate.  This plate was recovered on private property here at Stones River over 40 years ago.  It has a smooth chocolate patina, full lead, and one of the two attachment loops remaining intact.--$195.

  62. Drop dead beautiful, excavated, large size, lead-filled US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered on private property here at Stones River over 40 years ago.  It has a reflective, brown/green patina, full lead, and both attachment loops remaining intact.  This one is literally about nice enough to go back on a box.--$225.SOLD

  63. Really nice excavated "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn" maker marked Federal eagle breastplate.  This was recovered on private property here at Stones River between 40 and 50 years ago.  The first one of these that I ever recovered was about 50 years ago, and there were virtually no reference books.  I was all excited thinking that I had recovered W. H. Smith's personal breastplate.  The thrill of thinking "that" only lasted a few minutes until Wade (my relic hunting buddy) ALSO found W. H. Smith's personal breastplate !!!  Those were some wonderful days !!!--$325.

  64. Beautiful condition, original brown leather waist belt with large oval, 1840 - 1850 era, puppy-paw hook, lead-filled oval with "W. H. Smith Brooklyn" backmark.  The belt remains pliable as can be, and the "W. H. Smith Brooklyn" backmark is clear as a bell.--$695.

  65. Excellent condition, excavated, Federal Eagle breast plate recovered about 40 years ago on private property here at Stones River by my old hunting buddy, Wade Buchanan.  You could pretty much put this one back on and wear it.--$225.

  66. Very nice condition, 1850 - 1870 era, Militia or Cadet waist belt rig.  The leather belt remains in nice condition but does have one old break that has been repaired.  The buckle is a cast brass frame style and has a brass tip that covers the end of the leather belt.  This is a very nice looking belt rig that could have seen either CS or US service.--$395.

  67. Beautiful condition, excavated, Model 1851 Eagle sword belt plate that was recovered over 30 years ago from Camp Stanley here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  The plate has a smooth, chocolate brown patina, nice original body curve with both hook and keeper loop intact.  Solder marks can be clearly seen where the applied wreath once was.  Just a really nice one.--$375.

  68. Beautiful condition, excavated, circular Eagle breast plate with "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn" backmark.  This plate was recovered here long ago and is in the condition that we recovered 30 - 40 years ago.--$325.

  69. Excavated, large size US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate has a smooth, brown patina on the face and full lead in the reverse.  The wire loops are rusted away, but the stubs remain where they once were.--$165.

  70. Super nice condition, non-excavated, Model 1851 solid cast brass Officer's Eagle sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths retaining lots of original bright gold gilt.  This buckle has the medium width tongue which is correct Civil War production for this plate.  This buckle came out of an Orange County, Virginia, estate sale many years ago and could very easily have been Confederate worn, but we have no way to know for sure.--$350.

  71. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, lead-filled, circular, Eagle shoulder belt plate (breast plate).  This plate was recovered on private property here at Stones River about 40 years ago and is in nice enough condition to literally go back on a cross belt.  The plate has a reflective, slick, brown patina on the face, full smooth lead on the reverse, and both iron attachment loops perfectly intact.  They just don't get any better.--$250.

  72. Beautiful condition, excavated, lead-filled, large size US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered many, many years ago on private property here at the Battle of Stones River.  You couldn't ask for a more beautiful excavated cartridge box plate.  The face has a near reflective brown/green patina, and the reverse has full lead with both iron loops remaining perfectly intact.  This is a beauty!!!--$250.

  73. Excavated, cast brass, Model 1851, Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered on private property here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  The buckle and matching keeper were recovered together and both have a bench mark "#10" stamped on them.  The plate is missing the applied wreaths which almost always are missing.  The buckle is still covered with woods mulch and has never even been washed off.--$395.

  74. Excavated, circular, lead-filled, Federal Eagle cross belt plate.  This plate was recovered on private property here at Stones River.  It has a slick, chocolate brown patina on the face with excellent detail and has full lead in the reverse with 1 1/2 of the iron attachment loops remaining intact.  This is the kind of quality we were recovering here 50 years ago.--$195.

  75. Excellent condition, excavated, circular, Federal Eagle breast plate.  The plate has a smooth, chocolate brown patina on the face with full lead and 1 1/2 of the wire attachment loops intact.  Cut into the back lead of the plate is "27 Wis".  This breast plate was recovered near Vicksburg, Mississippi, where the regiment was posted for several months.--$350.

  76. Excavated, cast brass, Federal carbine sling double-tongue buckle and matching brass belt tip.  This was recovered from Camp Stanley here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, about 40 years ago.  Camp Stanley was the spring of 1863 main camp of the Federal Cavalry of the Army of the Cumberland.--$125.

  77. Beautiful condition, excavated, Federal Cavalry Enlistedman's cast brass, Model 1851, Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle has a beautiful, brown/green patina and excellent detail.  The buckle was recovered about 40 years ago from Camp Stanley (the Army of the Cumberland's 1863 winter Cavalry camp) here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  The camp was named for the Federal Cavalry commanding General David Stanley.  The buckle was recovered with the original brass belt keeper intact with the buckle.  This is a first class example.--$395.SOLD

  78. Excavated Officer's variety of the Model 1851 sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered many years ago here at Stones River and has the characteristic integrally cast wreath around the Eagle and finely detailed casting.  The plate remains in excellent condition with everything completely intact.--$325.

  79. Super nice condition, non-excavated, Model 1851 solid cast brass Officer's Eagle sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths.  The plate has a bench mark of #13 stamped into the reverse of the plate.  It has super nice detail, and you can see where the plate was actually worn.  It would be hard to find a nicer example.--$375.

  80. Absolutely beautiful, non-excavated, Model 1851 Officer's Eagle sword belt plate with integrally cast wreaths.  Although non-excavated, this buckle has an aged chocolate patina rivaling many excavated examples.  It has crisp detail and nice wear marks around the hook, indicating lots of actual field service.  It has such a beautiful, chocolate patina that the plate would nicely fit into either an excavated or non-excavated Civil War artifact collection.--$375.

  81. Smoking Nice cast brass TRIPLE MARKED Federal carbine sling belt buckle.  This plate is marked "E. Gaylord - Chicopee - US - and T. J. Shepard".  It was recovered about 40 years ago from 1863 "Camp Stanley" here at Murfreesboro, TN. - VERY RARE.--$275.

  82. Very nice condition, regulation issue, large oval, "Puppy Paw" hook pattern, US waist buckle on original issue black leather belt.  The belt remains in nice condition with an inspector's cartouche and brass adjustor still intact.  The original percussion cap box remains on the belt and still has the nipple pick inside.  Also on the belt is a nice condition, .69 cal., Model 1842 Springfield or Harpers Ferry triangular socket bayonet in original leather scabbard.  This belt rig is nicer than most that you see on display in the museums.--$1,250.SOLD

  83. Very nice condition, Model 1864, Federal belt rig complete with belt, US buckle and brass keeper, US marked percussion cap box with percussion caps still inside, and very nice condition, Model 1864, .58 cal. cartridge box with embossed US oval, "Oliver - PA." makers mark, and original tins inside.  It is rare now to find a Federal belt rig complete with both boxes.--$1,250.

  84. Beautiful condition, extremely rare, excavated, "E. Gaylord" backmarked, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This is a super nice plate with a smooth chocolate brown face, full lead, and a deep, sharp makers mark.  The "E. Gaylord" makers mark is one of the harder ones to find.--$425.SOLD

  85. Drop dead smoking beautiful excavated "W. H. SMITH - Brooklyn" large oval lead filled U. S. oval cartridge boxplate.  This beautiful plate was recovered on private property here at Stones River over 45 years ago.  This plate is literally still about nice enough to go right back on a cartridge box.  There will never be a need to upgrade this one !!!--$295.

  86. Very pretty condition, excavated, large size, lead-filled, puppy-paw hook US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle has an excellent face with a smooth, aging, bronze/brown patina.  The reverse has full lead fill and is backmarked, "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn", and it has all three attachment hooks remaining intact.  About as nice as you're going to find.--$375.SOLD

  87. Beautiful condition, large size, lead-filled, US oval cartridge box plate.  This is a non-excavated plate with a smooth, gently aging patina.  It has full lead in the reverse and both wire attaching loops remain intact.  The loops are 2 1/2 inches apart if you happen to have a cartridge box needing a nice plate.  You couldn't ask for nicer.--$275.

  88. Excavated, large size, puppy-paw hook, US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered many years ago here at Stones River and has a smooth, chocolate brown patina, full lead, and two of the three attachment hooks intact.--$195.SOLD

  89. Beautiful condition, non-excavated, circular, lead-filled, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This plate has a perfect face with full lead in the reverse, both attachment loops intact, and a rare, "Boyd & Sons - Boston" maker mark on the reverse.  This is a plate you will not often see offered for sale.--$350.

  90. Beautiful condition, excavated, Federal Eagle breast plate recovered over 30 years ago among the limestone out-croppings on private property here at the Battle of Stones River.  They don't get much prettier than this one with excellent face, full lead, and both iron attachment loops intact.--$225.

  91. Excellent condition, excavated, large size, US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered here at Stones River about 40 years ago and has never even been washed off.  The face has a smooth, brown/green patina, and the reverse has full lead and both attachment loops intact.--$250.

  92. Super nice condition, excavated, Model 1839, small size US oval with the single arrow hook.  This plate was recovered 3-16-1979 from a Federal Cavalry camp along Deep Run Creek near Stafford, Virginia.  You couldn't ask to recover a nicer example.--$375.SOLD*

  93. Very nice, excavated, large oval, fat letter pattern, "SNY" (State of New York) oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered in 1973 near Salem Church, Virginia.  It has full, smooth lead, and all three attachment hooks remain perfectly intact.--$895.

  94. Nice condition, quite rare, excavated, 3-iron hook pattern, N.C.O. cross belt plate.  This plate was recovered about 40 years ago from a Federal camp site here in Middle Tennessee.  The plate has a smooth, chocolate brown face with smooth, full lead, and all three iron attachment hooks remaining intact.  There is a small number "61" stamped into the face of the plate.--$375.

  95. Very attractive, circular, lead-filled Eagle breast plate, not only found at the Battle of Stones River but "in" Stones River.  The plate has nice detail and full lead, but the wire loops are rusted away.--$150.SOLD

  96. Good, complete condition, Model 1851, Officer’s grade, cast brass, Eagle sword belt plate complete with belt, drops, and hangers.  This Officer’s belt rig came out of a Georgia estate and was most likely Confederate worn.  The leather shows evidence of actual service and wear.  Although remaining complete, the leather belt has several cracks and weak spots from wear.  The buckle itself retains about 80% gold gilt, and the rig as a whole displays beautifully.--$695.

  97. Absolutely beautiful condition, small size, lead-filled, "Burnside" Eagle breast plate.  The smaller size plates were mostly issued to Burnside's troops and are generally found in those camps.  This is an exceptionally nice example with a smooth, chocolate brown face, full lead, and both wire attachment loops intact.--$425.

  98. Very nice condition, non-excavated, cast brass Model 1851 Federal Sword Belt plate.  The plate has a pleasing aged patina, and has the applied silver wreath remaining 100% intact.  The buckle has the brass keeper still with it, and shows nice wear from actual field service.  This plate is out of the local area, and very well could have been Confederate used.  Really pretty plate.--$395.SOLD

  99. Beautiful condition non-excavated circular Federal eagle breastplate.  The plate has a rich aged patina, and the attachment loops are intact and are 2 inches apart.  You are not going to find a nicer example.--$275.

  100. Beautiful condition, excavated, large size US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered over 40 years ago on private property here at Stones River among the limestone out-croppings.  The plate is literally about nice enough to go back on a cartridge box.--$250.

  101. Very pretty condition, excavated, lead-filled, circular, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This plate has a smooth, chocolate brown patina and nice detail on the face with full lead and both wire attachment loops on the reverse and is backmarked, "W. H. Smith Brooklyn".  This plate was dug many years ago and is about as pretty as they come.--$295.

  102. Beautiful condition non-excavated large size "US" oval cartridge box-plate with a very rare "Boyd and Sons" backmark.  Smooth never cleaned chocolate patina.--$325.

  103. Flawless beautiful condition, excavated, large size, lead-filled, US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered here at Stones River over 40 years ago from the limestone out-croppings on private property on the north side of the battlefield.  The plate has a near reflective, chocolate brown patina with full lead and both iron attachment loops remaining intact.  This plate is literally nice enough to go back on a cartridge box.--$250.

  104. Non-excavated Federal eagle breastplate that has had the two attachment loops snipped off the back, and has had two wires inserted into the lead back.  This was probably, at the time, done to  put the plate on a Relic Board.  (Just Like The One Below !!)  The plate has a nice face and displays well.--$150.SOLD

  105. Very cool old G.A.R. artifact.  This is a walnut shield with a U.S. cartridge boxplate, and an eagle breastplate mounted on it.  I have removed both plates to make sure that they are originals, and they 100% are original.  The screws come into the lead in the back of the plates from the rear.  I can leave them disattached, or I can reattach them - either way.  A really nice old G.A.R. relic.--$395.

  106. Excellent condition, excavated, quite rare, small "Burnside" size breast plate.  These plates are only recovered from General Burnside's camps in Virginia and are felt to be from one rare contractor.  They run about 1/4 inch smaller than the typical Federal breast plate.  This example was recovered many years ago and has a beautiful chocolate brown face, full lead, and 1 1/2 of the attaching loops intact.  It would be difficult to recover one as nice as this now.--$350.SOLD

  107. Absolutely outstanding condition, excavated, circular Eagle breast plate recovered here at Stones River among the limestone out-croppings near the current location of "Bumpus Harley Davidson".  This breast plate, I don't think could be any nicer with a glossy brown patina, full lead in the reverse, and iron attachment loops strong enough to put back on a leather cross belt.  This one is nothing less than the "best of the best" condition.--$250.SOLD

  108. Really nice, excavated, Model 1851, Federal Cavalry cast brass Enlistedman's Eagle   sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 40 years ago from a Federal Cavalry camp located near Ft. Granger on the Harpeth River at Franklin, Tennessee.  This buckle has a nice, reflective, olive green patina, crisp detail, and residue where the applied wreaths once were.  It still has perfect body curve and would be difficult to dig a nicer example.--$375.SOLD

  109. Absolutely drop-dead beautiful, excavated, large oval, lead-filled, US waist belt plate.  This plate was recovered over 40 years ago among the limestone outcroppings near where Bumpus Harley Davidson in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, sits today.  The plate has a slick, chocolate brown patina with smooth lead in the reverse and all three hooks intact.--$325.SOLD*

  110. Very pretty non-excavated circular lead filled Federal eagle cross belt plate (breastplate).  The plate was purchased years ago out of a central Ohio estate sale, and has nice detail, and a rich aged patina.  It has full lead and one of the attachment loops remains intact.  Every collection should have a nice eagle breastplate.--$195.

  111. Beautiful condition, non-excavated, large size, lead-filled, US oval cartridge box plate.  This cartridge box plate is out of a central Ohio estate sale and has a beautiful, uncleaned, rich, aged patina.  Both attachment loops are intact on the reverse.--$250.

  112. Absolutely beautiful condition, early "fat letter" US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered here at Stones River on private property over 40 years ago.  This plate is so pretty, you could literally put it back on a cartridge box.--$250.

  113. Absolutely superb condition, excavated, Federal Eagle cross belt plate.  This plate was dug over 40 years ago on private property near Chickamauga, Georgia.  The plate is backmarked, "W. H. Smith - Brooklyn", and the iron loops not only both remain intact, but are literally strong enough to back on a cross belt.  It has a smooth, near reflective, chocolate brown patina.--$275.SOLD

  114. Nice condition, large size, arrow hook pattern, US oval waist belt plate on original black leather waist belt with brass adjustor remaining intact as well as an original leather percussion cap box marked, "C. S. Storms - Maker NY".  The cap box remains pliable and still has some original percussion caps inside.  This belt rig came out of a Central Ohio estate sale several years ago.--$695.SOLD*

  115. Absolutely beautiful, excavated, large size, arrow-hook, US oval waist belt plate.  This was recovered about 40 years ago on private property among the limestone out-croppings here at the Battle of Stones River.  It was recovered by Wade Buchanan and was no doubt lost because the front hook broke.  Buckles this pretty just are not being recovered anymore.--$250.

  116. Drop-dead beautiful condition, lead-filled, circular Eagle breast plate recovered about 45 years ago here at the Battle of Stones River.  This plate has nice detail and a smooth chocolate patina on the face and full, smooth lead on the reverse with both iron loops intact.  It has a W.H. Smith, Brooklyn backmark.  You couldn't hope to dig a nicer plate than this one.--$275.SOLD

  117. Excavated, large size, lead-filled, US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate was recovered here at Stones River about 30 years ago by one of my early relic hunting buddies, Claiborne Lytle.  The plate has a smooth, brown patina on the face with a little calcium from the limestone rocks where it was found.  It has full lead in the reverse, but the two iron loops are rusted away with only iron stubs remaining.  The face is exceptionally pretty.--$175.SOLD

  118. Very nice condition, regulation issue, large oval, arrow hook pattern, US waist buckle on original issue black leather belt.  The belt remains in nice condition with an inspector's cartouche and brass adjustor still intact.  The original percussion cap box remains on the belt and still has the nipple pick inside.  Also on the belt is a nice condition, .58 cal., Springfield or contract, triangular socket bayonet in original leather scabbard.  This belt rig is nicer than most that you see on display in the museums.--$1,150.SOLD

  119. Beautiful condition, Model 1839, small single-hook, US oval waist belt on original white buff leather belt.  Both belt and buckle remain in excellent condition, and there is a soldier's name stenciled into the back of the belt.  The only problem is the soldier had the stencil upside down which caused the stenciled name to be in reverse.  The name appears to be "R. L. Eshbaugh" (by reading it in the mirror).  You couldn't ask for a nicer Model 1839 belt rig.--$695.SOLD

  120. Excavated, large size, lead-filled, US oval waist belt plate.  This plate originally had iron capped stud hooks, and the iron caps have decayed away.  This is a very pretty excavated early pattern US oval and was recovered many years ago on private property near Shiloh.--$295.

  121. Beautiful condition, non-excavated, large size, US oval cartridge box plate.  This plate has a nice, uncleaned, bronze patina on the face with full lead in the reverse and both wire loops intact.  The wire loops on this plate are 2 1/2 inches apart, if you have a Federal cartridge box needing a box plate.--$250.

  122. Very nice condition, complete Federal waist belt rig including original waist belt, original .58 cal. cartridge box, and the original percussion cap box.  The belt itself remains complete and pliable with a beautiful arrow-hook pattern US oval waist belt buckle, and the brass length adjustor remains perfectly intact.  The cartridge box is a Model 1864 with embossed “US” and both cartridge tins remaining intact on the inside.  The leather percussion cap box has both belt loops and closure tab intact and has an embossed “US” mark on the outside flap.  There are quite a number of original percussion caps remaining inside.  This belt rig was on display in an Arkansas museum for a number of years and would be an excellent addition to any Civil War collection.--$1,250.

  123. Very nice condition, early war pattern, arrow hook, lead-filled, large size US oval waist belt plate on original issue Civil War black leather belt.  This belt is fresh out of a central Ohio estate sale.--$550.

  124. Beautiful excavated large size oval "VMM" (Volunteer Maine Militia) cartridge boxplate.  This plate was recovered about 40 years ago on private property near Port Hudson, LA.  The face has a slick chocolate brown patina and sharp, crisp letters and the plate has literally never even been rinsed off.  The plate is the pattern ""VMM" with very little lead in the back - Actually just barely enough to keep the wire loops in place.  Rusty residue of the wire loops still remains.  This is one of the prettiest "VMM"s from that area that I have seen.--$1,150.

  125. Excavated, cast brass, Model 1851, Federal Cavalry sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered here in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, from "Camp Stanley" which was the 1863 winter Cavalry camp of the Army of the Cumberland.  The buckle was no doubt discarded because the attachment hook on the back broke.  It has a smooth, chocolate patina, crisp detail, and still has body curve.--$295.

  126. Excavated Federal carbine sling buckle with matching cast brass belt tip.  This buckle was recovered many years ago at Camp Stanley here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  It remains dirt covered just as found.--$125.

  127. Very nice condition, 1960's era excavated, lead-filled, large size, US Oval cartridge box plate.  This is an early war letter pattern, excavated plate and has been cleaned up a bit as was a fad during the 1960's time period.  The plate is so nice that it could almost pass as non-excavated, but from the reverse, you can clearly see it is indeed an excavated plate.  Just an extra nice quality excavated plate recovered over 50 years ago from private property near Shiloh.--$195.SOLD

  128. Excavated, circular, Federal, Eagle breastplate recovered by Kenny Banks from a Union camp following the Battle of Stones River.  The plate has a smooth, chocolate brown patina on the face with full lead and both loops intact on the reverse.--$165.SOLD

  129. Very attractive condition, excavated, cast brass, Eagle sword belt plate and two coat size Eagle buttons.  Both the sword belt plate and the buttons were recovered near Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and are of the 1870's - 1880's era pattern.  If you collect that era, this is a very nice grouping.--$150.SOLD

  130. Excavated, medium size, "OVM" (Ohio Volunteer Militia) waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 30 years ago by Mark Lytle from an Ohio Infantry camp on private property on the banks of Stones River here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  When recovered, the plate had some chipping around the perimeter and has been reinforced for long-term stability by the best around, Mr. Robert McDaniel.  It is a very attractive artifact and has both attachment hooks intact on the reverse.--$975.SOLD

  131. Not Beautiful, but real as a heart attack.  Excavated circular Federal Eagle Breastplate recovered from the lawn of the Jenkins House Hospital here at Stones River.  This beautiful old antebellum 2 story mansion was torn down a few years ago to make way for "progress".  This plate was found in the front lawn just a couple days after it was bulldozed away.  A real piece of Stones River history here.--$55.SOLD

  132. REALLY pretty excavated Model 1851 cast brass Federal Cavalry enlistedman's eagle sword belt plate.  This cast eagle plate was recovered long, long ago from a Federal cavalry camp located near Winchester, TN. and occupied during Aug. of 1863.  The brass keeper was with the plate when found.  Anyone would be thrilled to recover this plate !!--$425.

  133. Absolutely beautiful condition, large size, lead-filled, arrow hook pattern, US oval waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered almost 50 years ago from private property here at Stones River.  The plate is literally nice enough to wear today.  There is a good size piece of the original belt leather still under the arrow hooks.--$295.SOLD*

  134. Absolutely beautiful, Officer's pattern, solid cast brass, including the wreaths around the Eagle, Model 1851 sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered here in Middle Tennessee by Tommy Allen almost 40 years ago.  The plate has never even been under a water faucet.  You just are not going to recover a nicer one.--$395.

  135. Non-excavated, Model 1851, Federal Cavalryman cast Eagle sword belt plate with keeper and a portion of the leather belt.  This was found in an old Civil War Era home here in Murfreesboro and was likely left over from the Battle of Stones River.  The sword plate retains nice detail but is missing the applied silver wreaths.--$375.

  136. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, solid cast brass, Model 1851, Officer's grade, Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle has the integrally cast wreaths with keeper loop and attaching belt hook all remaining perfectly intact.  This buckle was recovered in 2012 by Jeff Clayburn near Corinth, Mississippi.  You couldn't ask for a prettier Officer's sword belt plate.--$375.

  137. Absolutely beautiful condition, excavated, Model 1851, cast brass, Federal Cavalry Enlistedman's sword belt plate.  This buckle was recently recovered from a small Cavalry camp on private property here at Stones River.  It has a never cleaned, brown/green patina with nice detail and body curve.--$325.

  138. Excavated, circular, lead-filled, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This plate was recovered several years ago from an area here at the Battle of Stones River that had in the past been cultivated.  The plate remains in stable condition with a nice, clear Eagle, but does have a couple disc marks from farm equipment on it.  Still a very nice relic from the Battle of Stones River.--$79.SOLD

  139. Very attractive, small size, single hook, Model 1839 US oval waist belt plate on a section of original belt.  This buckle was on display for a number of years in the private museum of Ann and C. W. Webb of Lowell, Arkansas.  The buckle shows clear evidence of actual Civil War service.--$395.

  140. Pretty green, large size, lead-filled US oval, arrow hook pattern waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered by David Thompson on private property here at Stones River about 40 years ago.  It was found near the river behind what used to be a drive-in movie theater.--$275.SOLD

  141. Excavated, large size, US oval waist belt plate recovered by my old relic-hunting buddy, Wayne Jenkins, from a cotton field here at Stones River.  (It is now a field with about 200 houses.)  The buckle has several disc strikes but remains quite stable all things considered.  It is an arrow hook variety.--$125.SOLD*

  142. Very attractive, excavated, large size, Federal, lead-filled Martingale Heart.  This heart has a smooth brown patina to the face with lead and the original attaching hooks intact on the reverse.  When recovered, the lead in the reverse was powdery and flaking out and has been stabilized.  This Martingale was recovered from the huge Federal Cavalry 1863 winter camp here at Murfreesboro.  It was called "Camp Stanley" in honor of the Federal Cavalry Commander, General David Stanley.  These are quite rare to find.--$495.SOLD

  143. Extremely rare to recover, this is an excavated, Model 1851, cast brass, Federal Eagle sword belt plate with 100% applied silver wreaths remaining intact.  This example was recovered from a trash pit on private property at the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.  The unusual soil condition in the trash pit was no doubt responsible for the silver wreaths remaining intact.  Over the years I have recovered a number of cast brass sword belt plates but NEVER one with full silver wreaths intact.--$395.SOLD

  144. Very pretty condition, excavated, "puppy-paw hook" style, large oval, lead-filled US waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 30 years ago on private property here at Stones River by David Thompson.  The buckle was in such nice condition, David cleaned the face a bit and actually wore the buckle on special occasions.  This is a nice one.--$295.SOLD

  145. Beautiful condition, regulation issue, large oval, lead-filled, arrow hook, US waist belt plate on its original leather waist belt with brass adjuster remaining perfectly intact and also an 1863 Lewiston makers mark on the belt.  This belt rig is museum quality and remains completely pliable.--$650.SOLD

  146. Exceptionally nice, excavated, Model 1851, cast brass, Federal Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 40 years ago at Camp Stanley which was the Federal winter Cavalry quarters while encamped here at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  This camp was named after the Federal General commanding Cavalry here -- General David Stanley.  The plate has a deep, olive patina with attachment hook and keeper loop both remaining completely intact.--$325.

  147. Very attractive framed Riker cased display containing an excavated, large size, arrow-hook pattern, US oval waist belt plate and an excavated, circular, lead-filled Eagle breast plate.  Both these plates were recovered about 20 years ago here at the Battle of Stones River and literally just down the street from our shop here.  Both plates are solid, attractive examples and very rare to recover from this battlefield anymore.--$425. for BOTH plates and display case.SOLD

  148. Quite rare to recover, excavated, small size "Burnside" breast plate.  These plates run about 3/16 inch smaller than the typical breast plate and are often recovered associated with General Burnside's camps.--$195.

  149. Extremely rare, excavated, large size, lead-filled, "OVM" (Ohio Volunteer Militia) cartridge box plate.  This scarce cartridge box plate was recovered many years ago on private property in rear of Battery Robinett near Corinth, Mississippi.  The plate has a smooth, brown/green patina with full lead and rusty remnants of where the iron attachment loops were.  OVM cartridge box plates are not often recovered.--$1,550.SOLD

  150. Very pretty, non-excavated, small Model 1839 US oval, single arrow hook, lead-filled waist belt plate on the remnants of the original leather waist belt.  The buckle has a pleasing patina with full lead and both attachment hooks remaining intact.--$425.

  151. Excavated, circular, Federal Eagle breast plate.  This plate was recovered from a fire pit on private property here at the Battle of Stones River.  The face remains completely intact, but part of the soldered backing did melt out.  It still displays very nicely and is a bargain.--$79.(You can't dig 'em for that!)SOLD

  152. Excavated, lead-filled, Model 1840, 3-hook NCO style breast plate.  This early style breast plate actually hooked and unhooked as an actual cross-belt buckle.  This plate has an olive green patina and was recovered here on private property at Stones River.  There are at least 15 - 20 regular breast plates for every one of these.--$225.

  153. Really pretty, excavated, Model 1851, cast brass, Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle was recovered from "Camp Stanley" here in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, which is the winter camp for the Cavalry attached to the Army of the Cumberland and was named for General David Stanley.  The plate has crisp detail - original body curve - and a smooth, chocolate brown patina.  We had an extra Model 1851 sword belt plate keeper that fit the buckle nicely, and we have included it for better display.--$375.

  154. Beautiful condition excavated rare early "Puppy Paw" hook pattern large size U.S. oval waist belt belt plate.  This nice U.S. buckle was recovered on private property here at Stones River about 30 years ago.  It is solid as a rock and hasn't even been washed off.--$325.

  155. Very attractive, cast brass, Model 1851, large size, Federal Eagle sword belt plate.  This buckle was picked up on a local farm here at the battlefield many years ago and was put on a belt and worn for at least 30 years.  The plate has a non-excavated appearance now, but deep in some of the tiny recesses, you can still see evidence of dug relic patina.  The plate would display as it is nicely, or you could put it on a belt and continue wearing it.--$295.

  156. Quite rare to find, original, Federal carbine sling over-the-shoulder belt, complete with buckle, belt tip, and carbine sling snap swivel.  The belt remains solid and pliable but does have one break repaired with small staples located just behind the buckle.  This would be an excellent accessory to display with your Civil War Cavalry carbines.--$750.

  157. Smokeingly beautiful excavated large size lead filled "U.S." cartridge boxplate recovered here at Stones River in the 1960s - before acid rain and before 50 more years of decay.  This boxplate is just FINE !!!--$225.

  158. Very nice condition, cast brass, Model 1851 sword belt plate of Civil War issue on an original 1870's Indian War leather waist belt.  The belt remains soft and pliable and is marked, Watervliet Arsenal.  This would be the perfect belt rig if you happen to have an Indian War's Era jacket.--$495.

  159. Very nice condition, non-excavated, Model 1850 Officer's sword belt plate with the integrally cast wreath.  The plate has nice detail and a nice, uncleaned, aged, bronze patina.  We have a correct belt keeper on hand for this buckle, and it is pictured above on the buckle.  We are going to offer the buckle itself without keeper, and also the buckle with correct keeper attached.--$315. without keeper or $350. with keeper.--SOLD

  160. Very pretty original regulation issue Federal Infantry enlistedman's belt rig inclding the large size lead filled arrow hook U.S. oval waist belt plate on the original Federal black harness leather waist belt with the original brass belt adjuster still intact.  With this belt rig came a pretty condition and quite rare pattern Federal small leather percussion cap pouch.  The cap pouch is in very nice condition with caps still inside, and also the musket nipple pick is still inside.  What makes this cap pouch special is that it has the large "U.S." stamp on the outside flap of the box.-- Belt rig complete with U.S. buckle and cap pouch included.--$750.  Original U.S. buckle on belt, but WITHOUT leather percussion capbox.-- $595.  Original U.S. cap pouch with large "U.S." mark, nipple pick still inside, and original caps still inside.--$195.

  161. Nice condition, regulation, large size, US oval, lead-filled waist belt plate on original black leather waist belt with brass adjustor remaining perfectly intact.  This was likely worn by an Ohio Infantry soldier as it recently was purchased at a Central Ohio estate sale.  The buckle itself remains in beautiful condition with a rich, never cleaned, bronze/brown patina.  The reverse has full lead and all three attachment hooks intact.  The belt itself remains pliable with no breaks or weak spots and will be a fine addition to someone's collection.--$550.SOLD

  162. Excellent condition, non-excavated, Model 1851, Officer pattern, solid cast brass Eagle sword belt plate.  On this style Officer pattern sword belt plate, the wreaths are integrally cast as part of the buckle.  This example has the medium width attachment hook on the reverse and has an attractive, never cleaned, rich, aged, bronze patina overall.--$395.

  163. Very attractive, excavated, large oval, lead-filled, "SNY" (State of New York) waist belt plate.  This buckle was recovered over 30 years ago from private property near Cold Harbor, Virginia.  It has a smooth, chocolate brown patina on the face with full lead and all three hooks present on the reverse.  This plate would make an excellent addition to any collection.--$895.

  164. Very nice condition, Model 1851, Federal Cavalry belt rig with original buff belt and original cast-brass, Model 1851, Eagle sword belt plate with applied silver wreath.  The buff, leather belt is complete and remains soft and pliable with no breaks or repairs.  The cast-brass Eagle sword belt plate has a rich, aged patina with the silver wreath remaining 100% intact.  This is a nicer than usual Federal Cavalry belt rig.--$695.

  165. Very attractive, Federal enlistedman's regulation US oval waist beltrig with large size US buckle and percussion capbox with some original wool left inside.  The US buckle has a beautiful, rich, never cleaned, aged, bronze/brown patina and is the "arrow hook" variety.  This beltrig is out of a Central Illinois estate sale.--$595 complete.SOLD

  166. Original, early pattern, "Puppy-Paw" hook style, large oval, lead-filled, US Enlistedman's belt plate on original, black leather waist belt.  The buckle has a rich, uncleaned, aged patina on the face with full lead and all three attachment hooks on the reverse.  Every Civil War collection should have a nice US belt buckle on original belt.--$495.SOLD

  167. Very nice condition, non-excavated, large size, brass face, lead filled, US Oval cartridge box plate.  The plate has a nice face with a gently, aging patina.  The reverse retains full lead and both wire attachment loops.  The loops are 2 5/8" apart.  This would be perfect to complete your nice Federal cartridge box lacking a box plate.--$275.

  168. Regulation, black leather, Federal Civil War Enlistedman's US waist belt rig with original percussion cap box still intact.  The waist belt remains soft and pliable with no breaks or weak spots.  The buckle has a nice uncleaned, aged patina with all attaching hooks remaining intact.  Original Civil War percussion caps are still in the cap box.  Every Civil War collection should have a nice example of a typical Federal Enlistedman's waist belt rig.--$650.

  169. Model 1851, cast brass, Federal Eagle sword belt plate on original leather belt.  The leather belt remains complete and pliable, and the Eagle sword belt plate has a beautiful face with complete 3-piece applied silver wreath.  The buckle is unfortunately missing the front hook on the reverse.--$495..

  170. Model 1851 Federal Cavalryman's saber belt rig with the excellent condition cast brass eagle saber belt plate with applied silver wreath remaining perfectly intact, and the original leather waist belt is complete and remains reasonably pliable.  This would be a great addition to your collection.--$650.SOLD

  171. dugbreastplate.JPG (85272 bytes)dugbreastplaterev.JPG (93795 bytes)Excavated, lead filled, circular Federal eagle breastplate.  This was recovered on private property here at the Battle of Stones River and remains green and dirt covered just as recovered.  The lead fill remains in the reverse, but the wire attachment loops are rusted away.  Plates of any kind have become very rare to recover.--$115.SOLD
   

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