Updated 8-25-26
CSBP 1. Confederate Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt.
Classic Atlanta Arsenal “C.S.A.” Belt Buckle on what appears to be its original leather belt. Condition and appearance are outstanding. The buckle itself is a particularly thick variant. The hooks are perfect and it has a deep bronze patina that has never been cleaned. The leather belt is supple with original surface and minimal flaking. No tears or repairs.
$7995.00
CSBP 2. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Superb stamped brass “Breckinridge” style CS Oval belt buckle. Perfectly smooth chocolate brown patina. Reverse retains all three original scrap brass belt hooks. No bends or dings. An identical example is shown on page 86, Plate #149 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Provenance of Gen. Braxton Bragg’s Duck River Line near Shelbyville TN. and once part of Steve Mullinax’s reknowned Confederate collection. These buckles are almost exclusively found in the Western Theater. Measures 87 x 57 mm.
$6500.00
MS 1. Dug War US 1812 Infantryman’s Shako Hat Plate.
Scarce plate in very good condition. Complete with no cracks or repairs. Features the US Federal Eagle with lightning bolts and war trophies below. Provenance uncertain. Super cool and early American Military relic.
$650.00
MS 2. Dug Tree Fragment with CS Enfield Pattern Bullet Embedded. Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield.
Good size piece of wood with prominently exposed bullet. This one has a great look. Ex. Jim Dews collection.
$250.00
WP 1. US M-1842 Dragoon Pistol Produced by H.ASTON .54 Cal. Attributed to The 17th Alabama Inf. Regt.
Untouched example that shows use. Deep plum colored patina on the metal. Lock, trigger is hammer mechanism functions properly. The markings on the lock are weak but you can clearly see the 1849 date and “MIDDtn. CONN” left of the hammer. Breech has “G.W.” inspector stamp. Stock shows campaign wear but has no missing wood, major cracks, or repairs. There is a neatly carved “17 AB” that is 100% done during the time of use. This pistol comes directly from the collection of Rick McLemore of Huntsville Alabama. The attribution is verbal, but may quite likely be accurate.
SOLD
MS 1. US Civil War Flagstaff Eagle on its Original Ferrule.
This fine brass eagle is highly detailed and once sat atop a Regimental or National Flag Staff during The American Civil War. An identical example is shown on page 59 of Del Thomasson’s reference book “Flagstaff Finials, Toppers, & Ferrules of The American Civil War” reference book. Other examples of this type reside in the State Museum of Iowa and in private collections.
SOLD
WP 2. US M-1863 Springfield Rifle Musket .58 Cal. & Socket Bayonet. Whitney Arms Co. Surcharged.
A very good quality and original Civil War long-arm. Classic M-1863 Springfield marked on lock with Federal Eagle over “SPRINGFIELD” Left hand side of lock is stamped with date “1863”. Lock mechanics are tight. Breech of barrel is also clearly dated “1863” and is stamped with correct Eagle Head/”VP” proof. Original long range sight and ramrod present. Bore is clean with well defined three-groove rifling. All barrel bands and screws are original. Butt plate is unmarked. Stock is very good with only minor service wear. No repairs, cracks, or missing wood. Note two US Military Inspector’s Cartouches on flat opposite the lock. Clear “WHITNEY ARMS CO.” Stamp with trademark eagle present on the butt-stock. It is thought that Whitney Arms Co. purchased almost 7000 of these guns after the war and sold them as surplus. Most were sent to Europe. An original US M-1863 Socket Bayonet accompanies the gun.
$1995.00
MS 2. Impressively Carved Smoking Pipe Identified to Pvt. William W. Reed, Co. L, 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Regiment.
Pipe appears to have been carved from burly maple. Very well executed with the Great Seal of The State of Massachusetts. In raised letters the text reads “UNION & LIBERTY” over “MADE AT FORT HAGGERTY/ARLINGTON HEIGHTS VA./By W. W. Reed, 4th Reg. Co. L”. This unit is documented as being on garrison duty in the Washington DC. defenses. I am sure that more research can be done to flesh out details of Reed’s life during and after the war.
SOLD
WP 3. Fine US M-1860 Colt Army Revolver .44 Cal. Inscribed “WPH” on Butt Strap.
Fantastic looking Colt Army revolver with character. Absolutely untouched since the Civil War ended. Early 1863 production serial #
109179 on
all parts. According to the Springfield Research Volume, this revolver falls between serial #
109171 issued to Co. B of the 14th Kansas Vol. Cavalry Regt. and serial #
109182, that was issued to Co. G, 3rd Kentucky Vol. Cav. Regt. Unfortunately we cannot acsertain which of these two units the gun was issued to. It is possible to deduce a soldier’s identification if the initials “WPH” can be found on one of the rosters. Condition is exceptional. Smooth metal surfaces with little evidence of wear. Traces fo factory blue finish in the recesses. Deep plum colored patina. Sharp Colt Patent Address on top of the the barrel. Cylinder rotation/trigger mechanism clicks with precision. Inspector stamps “GG” on cylinder and barrel housing. Tight frame to barrel fit. Note highly detailed cylinder scene. Bore is clean with crisp rifling. Original walnut grips are nearly flawless with crisp edges. There are clear US Military Inspector’s Cartouches on each side. I purchased this gem from Brendan Synammon of The Union Drummer Boy in Gettysburg ten years ago. He said it was identified to a Pennsylvania Cavalryman. I cannot remember the unit unfortunately.
$5500.00
WP 4. Minty US M-1840 Heavy Cavalry/Dragoon Saber by Ames Dated 1847.
The iconic American Civil War/Mexican War cavalry saber in stupendous condition. Original leather grip and braided brass wire wrap are in superb condition. Brass guard is perfect with no bends. Note “
RC” Inspector mark on the pommel. Blade is flawless with mirror-like factory polish. Perfect point. No nicks or sharpening whatsoever. Ricasso marked “
N.P. AMES/CABOTVILLE/1847.” and “
US” over “
RC”. Steel scabbard is also flawless with an untouched gray-turning plum patina. No dents whatsoever. Drag is stamped “K 149”. If you are looking for a top-of-the line M-1840, here it is.
SOLD
WP 5. US M-1862 Ballard Cavalry Carbine .44 Cal.
High quality example of this relatively scarce American Civil War cavalry carbine Patented by Charles Ballard in 1861 and produced by Ball & Williams of Worcester Mass. Matching serial #
10036 on frame, barrel, and breech
. Smooth metal surfaces with clear patent markings on both sides of the frame. The Ballard was known for its accuracy and reliability, utilizing a self-contained brass rimfire cartridge. Breech loading mechanism and cartridge extractor works properly. Military inspector stamp “M.M.” present on frame, butt-plate, and breech. Original long range sight and sling loops present. All screws original and unmolested. Bore is clean with strong rifling. Stock is very nice. No cracks, repairs or missing wood. Outline of a US Military Inspector’s Cartouche present on the wrist. The State of Kentucky purchased a lot of these carbines. They were carried by Union Cavalry here in Knoxville, Strawberry Plains, Blaine, and Rutledge.
$2650.00
WP 6. US M-1840 Non Commissioned Officer’s Shoulder Belt, Frog, & Sword by Ames Dated 1864.
Hard to find US Regulation NCO Shoulder sling complete with Federal Eagle breastplate insignia and frog for the sword. Leather is smooth and supple. Belt adjuster present. All stitching intact and tight. No tears or repairs. The breastplate is perfect with intact wire hooks. The accompanying sword is also in great condition. Brass guard is flawless with a deep untouched patina. Blade retains its factory bright polish. Perfect tip. No nicks or sharpening. Ricasso marked “
Made by/AMES Mfg. Co./CHICOPEE/MASS.” and “
US” over “
G.W.C/1864”. Leather scabbard is original to the sword and is also in great condition retaining the original polished surface. There is one small area that has been stabilzed where brass throat attaches. I would entertain selling these items separately but dang, it sure makes a great looking set. Would be awesome on a mannequinn.
$1495.00
MS 3. Dug “WAR OF 1861” Identification Tag. “W.M. CRAWFORD/Co. I/3rd REG./VT VOL./WATERFORD”
Excellent condition with sharp details, gold plating. and no ground action. The 3rd Vermont Vol. Infantry Regt. was a hard fighting unit in the Army of The Potomac. Found Northern VA.
$1495.00
MS 4. Dug “MAJOR GENERAL G.B. McCLELLAN/WAR OF 1861” Identification Tag. “C. MURPHY/Co. I/4th REG./R.I.V./PROVIDENCE R.I.”
Excellent condition with gold plating and sharp details. The 4th Rhode Island Vol. Infantry Regt. was a hard fighting unit in the Army of The Potomac. Found Northern VA.
$1650.00
MS 5. Dug “WAR OF 1861” Identification Tag. “JOs. ALEXANDER/Co. F/5th REG./VT VOL./MIDDLEBURY”
Excellent condition with sharp details, gold plating. and a nice green patina. The 5th Vermont Vol. Infantry Regt. was a hard fighting unit in the Army of The Potomac. Found Northern VA.
$1495.00
MS 6. “ABRAHAM LINCOLN/PRESIDENT, U.S./WAR OF 1861” Identification Tag.
Fine non-excavated condition. A great piece of American Civil War history. These tags were sold by sutlers to the soldiers in camp. Abraham Lincoln enjoyed widespread support among the Unionists.
$450.00
USBP 1. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Breast Plate Insignia for Cartridge Box Sling.
Gaylord contract pattern US Eagle Breastplate from an old North Alabama collection. Probably found near Huntsville. Smooth chocolate brown patina and sharp details. Reverse has full lead and both iron attachment loops perfectly intact and strong. It is identical to the one documented on page 209, Plate # 463 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. Ex. Rick McLemore collection.
$250.00
CSBP 3. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate. Found SW. Louisiana.
Good representative example of the crude CS “Egg” stamped brass belt buckle. Buckle was creased down the center when found, but has been expertly restored by Robert McDaniel of Waterloo Al. The iron wire hooks are original to the buckle. This type is shown on page 80, Plate # 137 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Measures 55 x 89 mm. Ex. Danny Brown collection. Accompanied by a Cary Delery COA.
$1850.00 HOLD R.B.
CSBP 4. S. Isaacs Campbell & Co. “Snake” Buckle Imported for Confederate Troops from England Through the Federal Blockade.
Nice non-excavated example. Complete sets of accoutrements including Knapsacks, Cartridge Boxes, Bayonets with Scabbards, Cap Boxes, and Waist Belts with these distinct buckles were provided by S. Issacs, Campbell & Co. of London to the Confederate Army. This buckle is identical to the one documented on page 112, Plate # 199 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” Ex. Rick McLemore collection.
SOLD Josephus
USBP 2. US Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate and Adjuster.
Rare pattern with fat “US” letters and traces of gold plating. Untouched condition and shows campaign wear. Note fragments of leather belt and original brass adjuster. This variant has arrow hooks. Probably a late war product of Batty & Brother of Springfield Mass. in conjunction with Boyd & Sons. The face of plate is identical to the one documented on page 302, Plate # 484 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. Ex. Rick McLemore collection.
SOLD S.R.
MS 7. US M-1858 “Smoothside” Enlistedman’s Canteen.
Here is one that saw the action, not a Bannerman surplus queen. Solid condition with well worn cover. Has original stopper and chain. Linen sling partially intact.
$250.00
OSC 1. 1863 State of Alabama 5 Cent Note.
Circulated but no tears, repairs or issues. Nice detail.
$35.00
OSC 2. 1863 State of Alabama 10 Cent Note.
Sharp note. Does not appear to have been circulated but has two hardly noticeable fold/crease lines at top right. Nice detail.
$35.00
OSC 2. 1863 State of Alabama 25 Cent Note.
Does not appear to have been circulated. Attractive orange color. Map of Alabama vignette on left and fierce woman bottom right. Nice detail.
$35.00
USBP 3. Dug US Enlistedman’s Cartridge Box Plate. Gaines Mill VA. Battlefield.
This large pattern is thought to have been produced by H.A. Dingee. Found many years ago by the late Jerry Bochek. Flawless condition with a smooth chocolate brown patina patina. Full lead and both iron attachment loops intact and strong on the reverse. This type is identical to the buckles documented on page 312, Plate # 503-504 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”.
$225.00
USBP 4. Dug US Enlistedman’s Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling. Gaines Mill VA. Battlefield.
Super high quality US eagle breastplate found many years ago by the late Jerry Bochek. The Battle of Gaines Mill was one of the more savage of the Seven day’s engagements that ultimately drove McClellan’s Army of The Potomac out of the penninsula. Frosty light brown patina and sharp details. Reverse has full lead. One attachment loop fully intact, one of them with a small gap. It is identical to the one documented on page 285, Plate # 453 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”.
$225.00
USBP 5. Dug US Enlistedman’s Cartridge Box Plate. Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield.
This classic US oval pattern was produced under US government contract by Emerson Gaylord of Chicopee Mass. Found many years ago by the late Jerry Bochek. At Cold Harbor the Union Army under Gen. U.S. Grant suffered over 10,000 casualties charging prepared fortifications head on. Flawless condition with a smooth chocolate brown patina. Full lead and both iron attachment loops intact on the reverse. This “US” letter die is identical to the buckle documented on page 304, Plate # 487 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. The more common of the two known E. Gaylord die patterns.
$225.00
USBP 6. Dug US Enlistedman’s Cartridge Box Plate. Gaines Mill VA. Battlefield.
Here is a real cream puff. Less common large pattern with fat “US” letters produced under government contract by Emerson Gaylord of Chicopee Mass. Found many years ago by the late Jerry Bochek on the bloody Seven Day’s Battlefield of Gaines Mill VA.. Superb condition with a slick, rich dark chocolate brown patina. Full lead and both iron attachment loops intact on the reverse. Note soldier carving in the lead. This type is identical to the plate documented on page 304, Plate # 488 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”.
$250.00
USBP 7. Dug US Enlistedman’s Belt Buckle. Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield.
This large pattern is thought to have been produced by H.A. Dingee. Found many years ago by the late Jerry Bochek. At Cold Harbor the Union Army under Gen. U.S. Grant suffered over 10,000 casualties charging prepared fortifications head on. Flawless condition with a frosty green patina. Full lead and all belt hooks intact on the reverse. It is identical to the one documented on page 304, Plate # 487 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”.
$295.00
USBP 8. Dug US Enlistedman’s Belt Buckle. Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield.
Here is a buckle with character. It is clearly maker marked “
W.H. SMITH/BROOKLYN“. The soldier that wore it scratched his name “
KANE” into the lead on the reverse. Found many years ago by the late Jerry Bochek. At Cold Harbor the Union Army under Gen. U.S. Grant suffered over 10,000 casualties charging prepared fortifications head on. Buckle is in very good condition with a brown-green patina. Full lead and all belt hooks intact on the reverse. Small nip to the rim. It is identical to the one documented on page 304, Plate # 487 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”.
SOLD
USBP 9. Stunning US Enlistedman’s Belt Buckle. Found on The Chancellorsville VA. Battlefield in 1963.
This large pattern is thought to have been produced by H.A. Dingee under Federal contract. Gorgeous buckle. If you are wanting a minty cream puff with historical provenance, here it is. Note silky smooth chocolate brown patina. Full lead and all belt hooks intact on the reverse. Part of the original leather belt attached to the hooks. It is identical to the one documented on page 304, Plate # 487 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. This one truly stands out!
$395.00
MS 8. Dug “AGAINST REBELLION” Identification Tag. “SERGT. C.H. ORT/Co. F/5th REG./PRVC”
One of the scarcer ID Badge patterns. 95% original gold plating intact. Sergt. Ort was a member of the 5th Regt. Penn. Volunteer Reserve Corps. Found Northern VA. Unfortunately the printed records of the soldier that came with the badge have been lost.
$1495.00
NSBTN PA 1. Dug Pennsylvania State Militia Coat Button.
PA 18 (Alberts) 21 mm. Rare to find dug. Flawless example with no ground action, sharp details, and gold plating. Wartime “HORSTMANN & BROTHERS & CO./PHIL. ” bm.
$1450.00
SSBTN TX 1. Texas State Militia Cavalry Coat Button.
CS 143 (Alberts) 20 mm. Extremely rare non-excavated example in superb condition. These cast brass one piece buttons were produced by T. Miller at the Houston Depot.
SOLD
SSBTN MS 1. Dug Mississippi State Militia Infantry Coat Button.
MP 3 (Alberts), 21 mm. Chocolate brown patina with gold plating around the star and letters. Intact shank. No pushes or issues. “HYDE & GOODRICH N.O.” bm. Found in Northern VA.
SOLD
SSBTN NC 1. Dug North Carolina Militia Coat Button.
NC 239 A1 (Tice), 23 mm. One piece “Sunburst” NC loaded with bright silver plating. Ex. Jerry Bochek collection. Provenance uncertain.
$295.00
SSBTN GA 1. Dug State of Georgia Militia Coat Button.
GA 230 (Tice), 21 mm. Top quality example produced by Casimir Rouyer of New Orleans. Slick dark brown patina with a lot of bright gold plating. Shank intact. Ex. Jerry Bochek collection. Provenance uncertain.
SOLD
CSBTN I 1. Dug Confederate Infantry Coat Button.
CS 172 (Alberts) Coat size “Lined I”, 23 mm. Very sharp button nicely highlighted with dirt. Shank intact. Found near Orange VA.
$195.00
CSBTN I 2. Dug Confederate Infantry Coat Button.
CS 171 A, 25 mm. Large “stippled I” in good condition. Appears to be a battlefield pick-up or water find. “H T & B *MANCHESTER*” bm.
$195.00
CSBTN A 1. Dug Confederate Artilleryman’s Coat Button.
CS 102 (Alberts), 23 mm. Stunning Confederate “Lined A” button with a super slick brown patina. Blank back. Intact shank. Found in the Carolina Low Country. This series of buttons was produced by Smith, Kemp, and Wright in England and imported through the Federal Blockade. They feature a variety of back marks and cover every branch of Confederate Service.
$450.00
CSBTN GS 1. Dug Confederate General Service Coat Button.
CS 86 A, 22 mm. Classic “C.S.A.” cast brass button in very good condition. Provenance uncertain.
$450.00
CSBTN AS 1. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button with “C. ROUYER/N.O.” Backmark.
CS 25 A1 (Albert’s), 22 mm. Top quality CS Staff featuring an eagle on a lined field. Slick brown patina with sharp details and gold plating. Visible New Orleans bm. Shank intact. Provenance unknown. Ex. Jerry Bochek collection.
$795.00
CSBTN AS 2. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button. White Oak Swamp (Seven Days Battles).
CS 25 (Albert’s), 24 mm. Stunning example loaded with gold. “EXTRA RICH/TREBLE GILT” bm. Found many years ago by M. E. “Mac” Mason Jr. on the White Oak Swamp VA. Battlefield. Comes with his original paper tag. Ex. Jerry Bochek collection.
$1250.00
CSBTN AS 3. Dug Confederate Army Staff Officer’s Coat Button.
CS 23 (Albert’s), 22 mm. Scarce variant with eagle on a plain field. Blazing gold plating front and back. Absolutely flawless! Provenance uncertain. Ex. Jerry Bochek collection.
$1250.00
CSBP 2. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Spotsylvania VA. Battlefield.
Classic “Standard” Frame Buckle in excellent condition. This one has fantastic provenance. Found way back in 1955 at “The Mule Shoe Salient” behind the “Bloody Angle” on the Spotsylvania VA. Battlefield. This type is shown on page 99, Plate # 173 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 71 x 63 mm.
SOLD Josephus
CSBP 3. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Gettysburg PA. Battlefield.
Scarce “Double Tongue” Frame Buckle in excellent condition. It comes from the collection of Greg Coco via The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg. Found many years ago by a Park Ranger on the Gettysburg PA. Battlefield. This type is shown on page 104, Plate # 183 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 91 x 63 mm. Comes with Horse Soldier COA signed by Wes Small.
$3650.00
CSBP 4. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Orange VA.
Heavy large size “Beveled” Frame Buckle in excellent condition. These impressive buckles are scarce. This type is shown on page 97, Plate # 170 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Measures 75 x 60 mm.
SOLD
CSBP 5. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle.
Massive large “Wishbone” style Frame Buckle. Fine condition. Measures 93 x 63 mm. Very early find lightly cleaned by digger. Provenance lost to time. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 179 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.
$895.00
CSBP 6. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Doswell VA.
Classic “Gutterback” Frame Buckle in superb untouched condition. This one has very solid provenance. Found by Robert Ridings on the Raymond Wood Farm, Doswell VA. on May 14, 1982. This type is shown on page 98, Plate # 171 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 66 x 59 mm.
$750.00
CSBP 7. Confederate Cavalryman’s Saber Belt Buckle.
Scarce Leech & Rigdon variant known for it’s crude design and construction. Fantastic condition. No repairs or issues. Both pieces found together in the 1980’s in a Confederate Cavalry camp near Tupelo MS. Once on display at The Lotz House Museum in Franklin TN. This type is shown on page 33, Plate # 046 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Comes with letters of Authenticity from Steve Mullinax and Larry Hicklen.
SOLD
CSBP 8. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Middle Tennessee.
Classic “Standard” Frame Buckle in excellent condition with a slick olive green patina. Verbal provenance of Middle Tennessee. This type is shown on page 99, Plate # 173 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 71 x 61 mm.
S
OLD M.D.
CSBP 9. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. New Hope GA. Battlefield.
Scarce small size “Wishbone” style Frame Buckle. Very fine and untouched condition with no repairs or issues. Found many moons ago by Ray McMahan near New Hope GA. This type is shown on page 101, Plate # 176 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 64 x 56 mm.
$1795.00
CSBP 10. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Clark’s Mountain VA. Battlefield.
Rare medium size “Wishbone” style Frame Buckle. Excellent and totally untouched condition with solid provenance. Nice patina. Found by the late Bob Scates on May 17, 1971 on the Clark’s Mountain VA. Battlefield. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 178 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 81 x 54 mm.
SOLD
CSBP 11. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield.
Large size “Wishbone” style Frame Buckle. Untouched condition and flawless. Great patina. Solid provenance. Found by the late Bob Scates in 1971 on the Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 179 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 101 x 62 mm.
$950.00
CSBP 12. Confederate Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle. Orange Co. VA.
Known as the “Culpeper” or “Ball Serif” CS belt buckle. Also used by enlisted cavalry troopers. One of the least common of all the Army of Northern VA. “Tongue and Wreath” CS variants. Exceptional example. No repairs or issues. Both pieces found together in Orange County VA. This type is shown on page 16, Plate # 013 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.
SOLD
CSBP 13. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle.
Smaller size “Beveled” Frame Buckle with wide teeth in excellent condition. Note slick emerald green patina. Simply flawless! This type is shown on page 95, Plate # 166 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 64 x 53 mm.
SOLD
CSBP 14. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate Found in Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’s 1864 Winter Camp. Dalton GA.
A beauty! Classic “Tennessee Thin” style C.S.A. rectangular belt plate in very fine condition, sharply cast “C.S.A.” on the face which has been lightly cleaned by the digger. All belt hooks intact. No repairs or issues. Note thin border and large periods between the letters. This variant is shown on page 63, Plates #105 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Ex. Ray McMahan collection. Measures 69 x 47 mm.
SOLD
CSBP 15. Dug Confederate Cavalryman’s Carbine Sling Buckle. Demopolis Al.
Particularly rare Confederate buckle. Very thick and sturdy with a narrow profile. Fantastic patina, no repairs or issues. See page 311, Fig, 515 of Lon Keim’s reference book “Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates” for an identical example that was dug at Culpeper VA. Found at Demopolis Al. by Richard McCardle.
$595.00
CSBP 16. Confederate Cavalryman’s Saber Belt Buckle. Found in Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Camp at Tippah Creek MS.
Scarce early war Memphis Novelty Works (later Leech & Rigdon) product. Note crisply detailed oak leaf wreath. Super condition with an attractive patina. No repairs or issues. Both pieces found together in the Gen. N.B. Forrest’s Confederate Cavalry camp on Tippah Creek where it flows into the Tallahatchie River. This type is shown on page 29, Plate # 038 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Comes with a letter of Authenticity from Larry Hicklen.
SOLD
CSBP 17. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Camp of the 16th Alabama Vol. Infantry near Shelbyville TN.
Large size “Wishbone” style Frame Buckle. Very nice example with no damage or issues. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 179 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Measures 99 x 62 mm. Found along Gen. Braxton Bragg’s Winter of 1863 Duck River Line.
$895.00
CSBP 18. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate. Found along Gen. Braxton Bragg’s Duck River Line near Shelbyville TN.
Killer stamped copper CS “Egg” style oval belt plate in immaculate condition. Strongly struck “CS”. Iron wire hooks perfectly intact. Best dug example I have ever seen. Gen. Braxton Bragg’s Winter of 1863 Duck River Line passed through Shelbyville which is near Tullahoma TN. Gen. Benjamin Franklin Cheatham’s Corps of mostly Tennessee troops was camped here. This type is shown on page 80, Plate # 137 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.
SOLD D.D.
CSBP 19. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Gaines Mill VA. Battlefield.
Weird “Standard” type Frame Buckle with a flat profile and long flat tipped teeth. Slick olive green patina. This is the actual buckle photographed and published in Lon Keim’s reference book “Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates”. See page 176, Fig. 277. Accompanied by a signed COA Letter from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Antiques. Measures 69 x 66 mm.
SOLD
CSBP 20. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle.
Rare “U-Tongue” type Frame Buckle in good condition. There is a repair done by Robert McDaniel, appears that the right hand side was straightened. Various examples of this type are shown in Lon Keim’s reference book “Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates”. See pages 266-268. Accompanied by a signed COA Letter from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Antiques. Measures 88 x 59 mm.
SOLD
CSBP 21. Dug Confederate Enlistedman’s Saber Belt Buckle.
Extra fine “Richmond VA. Arsenal” CS belt buckle. Both pieces obviously dug together. Smooth chocolate brown patina. This type is shown on page 14, Plate # 009 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Provenance uncertain but surely found in the wake of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern VA. Accompanied by a signed COA letter from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Military Antiques.
SOLD
CSBP 22. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Tyner’s Station TN.
This version of the Georgia Frame is known as the “Gutterback”. Totally untouched condition with a green and rust colored patina. Found in Gen. Patrick Cleburne’s camp at Tyner’s Station, east of Chattanooga Tenn. This type is shown on page 98, Plate # 171 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 66 x 60 mm. This buckle is accompanied by a signed COA Letter from Wes Small of The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg PA.
SOLD Josephus
CSBP 23. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Moss Neck Plantation (Near Fredericksburg VA.).
Uncommon “Double Tongue” Frame Buckle in excellent condition. Untouched patina with minor bends from wear. This type is shown on page 104, Plate # 183 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 96 x 63 mm.
SOLD
CSBP 24. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Fredericksburg VA.
Flawless medium size “Wishbone” style Frame Buckle. Still has the dirt on it. No repairs, bends or issues. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 178 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Measures 92 x 58 mm. Accompanied by a signed COA Letter from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Antiques.
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CSBP 25. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate. Fredericksburg VA.
Rare stamped brass CS “Sardine Lid” style belt plate in very good condition. Fantastic green-brown patina. Very minor bends and a tiny freeze crack at the top. All hooks intact. This variant is shown on page 78, Plate # 133 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Ex. Tom Bain collection. Comes with a signed COA Letter from Larry Hicklen of Middle Tennessee Relics in Murfreesboro.
$5995.00
CSBP 26. Dug Confederate Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle. Found near The Augusta GA. Arsenal in 1988 by Jim Forrester.
Rare and desirable “Script CS“ Officer’s Sword belt buckle. Both pieces dug together. No repairs or issues whatsoever. This type was produced at the Richmond Arsenal in limited numbers and is shown on page 10, Plate # 002 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Accompanied by a Tom Hays COA letter.
SOLD K.M.
CSBP 27. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Atlanta GA.
A wide variety of “Georgia Frame” buckles were produced by the Confederacy. This scarce variant is known as the “Heavy Beveled Frame”. Flawless condition with an attractive pea-green patina. This type is shown on page 97, Plate # 170 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Ex. Ray McMahan collection. Measures 71 x 55 mm.
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CSBP 28. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Wartrace TN.
Top notch medium size “Wishbone” style CS Frame Buckle. Untouched brown patina with the dirt still on it. No repairs, bends or issues. Gen. Braxton Bragg’s Winter of 1863 Duck River Line cut through Wartrace which is near Tullahoma TN. The troops camped here belonged to Gen. William J. Hardee’s Division and were mostly from Texas, Louisisana, and Alabama. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 178 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 91 x 55 mm. .
$1150.00
CSBP 29. A Phenomenal Dug Confederate Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle. Spotsylvania VA. Battlefield.
Also used extensively by Confederate cavalry. This variant of the “Richmond VA. Arsenal” CS belt buckle is known as the “Exaggerated Serifs” style. A perfect “10”! Both pieces obviously dug together. Fantastic patina. This type is shown on page 12, Plate # 006 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Found many years ago on the Spotsylvania Battlefield. Ex. Nick Harris, Ex. Robert Coli collection.
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CSBP 30. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. April 7, 1862 Shiloh TN. Battlefield.
Small size “Wishbone” style Frame Buckle. High quality example. Totally untouched condition with no repairs or issues. Perfect body curve. Found many moons ago by Don Odum near Russellville Al. Measures 66 x 54 mm.
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CSBP 31. Dug Confederate Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle. Sept. 17, 1862 Sharpsburg MD. Battlefield.
Also used extensively by Confederate cavalry. This variant of the “Richmond VA. Arsenal” CS belt buckle is probably the most prevalent. Both pieces obviously dug together. Untouched patina. This type is shown on page 11, Plate # 004 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Found many years ago on the Sharpsburg (Antietam) MD. Battlefield. Originally purchased from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Military Antiques. Measures 81 x 50 mm. Ex. Robert Coli collection.
$2995.00
CSBP 32. Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Top of the line dug example of the “Atlanta Arsenal” C.S.A. rectangular belt buckle. Deep green patina is untouched. Attachment hooks intact on the reverse. This type is shown on page 56, Plate # 090 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Measures 69 x 47 mm. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Rich Jahn collection.
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CSBP 33. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Shelbyville TN.
Scarce medium size “Wishbone” style CS Frame Buckle. Attractive smooth brown patina. No repairs or issues. Gen. Braxton Bragg’s Winter of 1863 Duck River Line passed through Shelbyville which is near Tullahoma TN. Gen. Benjamin Franklin Cheatham’s Corps of mostly Tennessee troops was camped here. Found by Wayne Reed in 1980. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 178 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 88 x 57 mm.
$1150.00
CSBP 34. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Provenance Unknown.
A wide variety of “Georgia Frame” buckles were produced by the Confederacy. This scarce variant is known as the “Wide Beveled Frame”. Flawless condition with an attractive aqua-green patina. This type is shown on page 97, Plate # 169 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Ex. John Painter collection. Measures 63 x 58 mm.
SOLD C.T.
CSBP 35. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate. Provenance Unknown.
Absolutely flawless chocolate brown “Breckinridge” style oval belt Plate. Stamped brass construction with strongly struck “CS”. Smooth surface with no ground action. Original soldered on scrap brass hooks perfectly intact. One of the best examples out there. This type is shown on page 86, Plate # 149 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Measures 86 x 56 mm. Accompanied by a signed COA Letter from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Military Antiques.
$5995.00
CSBP 36. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle.
Super rare “Baby” Standard Confederate Frame Buckle in flawless condition. Smooth dark olive-green patina. See Lon Keim’s reference book “Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates”. See page 148, Fig. 223 for an identical example. Measures 66 x 57 mm. Provenance unknown.
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CSBP 37. Confederate Cavalryman’s Saber Belt Buckle. Tupelo Mississippi.
Rare and crude Leech & Rigdon variant. Excellent condition and nice fit. No repairs or issues. Matching dark olive patina with no ground action. Note casting flaws on the tongue. Both pieces found together by Coy Kitchens in one of Gen. N.B Forrest’s Cavalry camps near Tupelo MS. This type is shown on page 34, Plate # 047 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.
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CSBP 38. Dug Confederate “Baby Wishbone” Belt Buckle Found 100 Yards From Elvis Presley’s Home in Tupelo Mississippi.
Rare small size “Wishbone” style Frame Buckle. Very fine and untouched condition with no repairs or issues. Dug back in the 1970’s by Willy Smith. Evidently Nathan B. Forrest’s Cavalry were camped on the grounds of “The King of Rock and Roll”. This type is shown on page 101, Plate # 176 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 77 x 57 mm.
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CSBP 39. Dug Confederate Cavalry or Officer’s Sword/Saber Belt Buckle.
This variant of the “Richmond VA. Arsenal” CS belt buckle is unusual. Both pieces dug together at an undisclosed Confederate troops camp in Maryland. The letters on the tongue are two separate Richmond Arsenal variations. The “C” has the classic serifs as shown on page 11, plates #003-004 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. The “S” has the “Exaggerated” serifs as you can see on page 12, plate #006. Obviously those two styles came from the same Richmond workshop and the letters were placed in the mold individually. Was this done by accident or necessity? Anyway you look at it, it is a very rare and unique Confederate Belt Buckle. Ex. John Gibson collection.
$3650.00
CSBP 40. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle Found in Tennessee.
Large size “Wishbone” style Frame Buckle. High quality example with a beautiful woods brown patina. Totally untouched and flawless condition. No repairs or issues. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 179 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Measures 95 x 64 mm.
$895.00
CSBP 42. Dug Confederate Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle Produced by Louis and Elijah Haiman.
Rare Confederate belt buckle issued with the high quality Confederate officer’s swords made in Columbus GA. by the Haiman Brothers. This one was dug at Dalton GA. The wreath and the tongue both have repaired belt loops. The wreath is not the correct type as the Haiman should have an oak leaf wreath as opposed to the laurel type wreath that you see here. Originally purchased from Tom Hays of Stones River Relics and accompanied with his signed COA. Ex. Bill Beard collection.
$3495.00
CSBP 43. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Provenance Uncertain.
A wide variety of “Georgia Frame” buckles were produced by the Confederacy. This scarce variant of the “Heavy Beveled Frame” is quite thick and has rounded corners. Flawless condition with a dark pea-green patina. Four identical examples of this type sre shown on pages 221-222 in Lon Keim’s reference book “Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates”. Measures 70 x 58 mm.
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CSBP 44. Dug Confederate “Army of Tennessee” Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Superb example of this classic cast brass CS belt buckle with rounded corners. Flawless with a slick olive green patina. File marks visible across the face which you like to see. Reverse has perfect “spun” hooks. This type is shown on page 75, Plate # 127 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Provenance unknown. Measures 72 x 47 mm. Originally purchased from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Military Antiques.
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CSBP 45. Dug Confederate Enlisted Cavalryman’s Saber Belt Buckle. Camp of The 9th VA. Cavalry Regt. Woodford VA.
This variant of the “Richmond VA. Arsenal” CS belt buckle is known as the “Pointed Serifs” style. Both pieces dug together in 1975. The find was witnessed by my dear friend Dennis Cox. They found the camp of the 9th VA. Vol. Cavalry Regt. that was guarding the railroad at Woodbridge Station VA. Untouched light green patina. This type is shown on page 13, Plate # 008 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. A fine Confederate Belt Buckle with impeccable provenance!
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CSBP 46. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle. Petersburg VA. Battlefield.
Untouched Large size “Wishbone” style Frame Buckle dug long ago by Mark Sawyer in a the Confederate defenses at Petersburg. Uncleaned and still covered with ground crustation. No repairs or issues. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 179 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Measures 96 x 66 mm.
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CSBP 47. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle.
Classic “Standard” Frame Buckle in excellent condition. High quality buckle with a slick dark green patina. Unusually thick and heavy. Provenance uncertain.This type is shown on page 99, Plate # 173 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.Measures 72 x 63 mm. Comes with a Horse Soldier COA Letter signed by Wes Small.
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CSBP 15. Dug Confederate Cavalryman’s Carbine Sling Buckle.
Rare Confederate buckle. Fantastic patina, no repairs, only minor service bends. See page 309, Fig, 512 of Lon Keim’s reference book “Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates” for an identical example.
$850.00
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