USBP 1. US M-1839 Enlisted Infantryman’s Accoutrement Belt.
This early “Baby” US belt plate is mounted on its original white buff leather belt. Near mint condition. Appears to be un-issued. There is a name stenciled inside the belt.
$695.00
USBP. 2. Dug State of New York Militia Belt Plate.
Good looking buckle with a brown-green patina. Lead fill and all three belt hooks intact on reverse. Found Northern VA.
$795.00
USBP 3. Dug US Enlisted Infantryman’s Accoutrement Belt Buckle.
Great looking US oval with intact belt hooks and full lead. E. Gaylord contract pattern. The classic American Civil War US buckle. Found many years ago by James Tubbesing near Winchester VA.
$350.00 HOLD
USBP 4. US M-1839 Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle with Adjuster.
Good looking US oval belt plate with an untouched patina. Note obvious campaign wear. Mid-to late war variant with arrow hooks. Ex. Dennis Urban collection.
$250.00
USBP 5. Dug US M-1839 Enlisted Man’s Waist Belt Plate.
Unusual buckle with intact leather pad on reverse. These early buckles were issued with buff leather accoutrement belts. Provenance uncertain. Comes with an Ian Workman COA. This variant is similar to the one documented on page 300 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”.
$395.00
USBP 6. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate.
Good looking oval US with a dark chocolate brown patina. Dug Chesterfield Co. VA. between Richmond and Petersburg.
$350.00
USBP 7. Dug US M-1851 Enlisted Artillery/Cavalryman’s Saber Belt Buckle.
Standard early war pattern. Applied wreath missing. See page 376, Plate # 618 in O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates” for an identical example. Found many years ago near Corinth MS.
$250.00
USBP 8. Dug US Enlisted Infantryman’s Accoutrement Belt Buckle.
Great looking US oval with intact belt hooks and full lead. Maker marked “W.H. SMITH/BROOKLYN”. The classic American Civil War US buckle. Found many years ago by James Tubbesing near Winchester VA.
$350.00
USBP 9. US Enlisted Man’s Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling. Soldier’s Initials “JMA” Scratched on Reverse.
Deep untouched patina. Non-excavated.
$250.00
USBP 10. Excavated US Federal Eagle Martingale for Mounted Officers Harness ca. 1835-1845.
Very rare early type in great condition. Only minor loss at the edge and no repairs. See page 145, Fig. 2. in Howard Crouch’s reference book “Horse Equipment of the Civil War Era” for the type. Provenance unknown.
$2250.00
USBP 11. Dug US Cartridge Box Plate Maker Marked “BOYD & SONS/BOSTON”.
A beautiful plate. Smooth brown patina to the face. Both attachment loops intact. Full lead. Unfortunately my photo of the reverse is not very clear. Provenance of Petersburg VA.
$350.00
USBP 12. Dug US Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling.
Classic Union insignia with an untouched patina. Both attachment loops intact. Full lead. Found in the camp of the 18th Massachusetts Infantry Regt. near Falmouth VA. Fredericksburg Campaign.
$250.00
USBP 13. Dug US M-1839 Enlisted Man’s Cartridge Box Plate. Port Hudson LA.
These small US Plates were mounted on the outer flap of the early pattern US Cartridge Box. They are also seen on some revolver and carbine cartridge boxes. Comes with a Plez Bagby COA. This variant is similar to the one documented on page 323, Fig. 524 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”.
$295.00
USBP 14. Dug US Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling Maker Marked “BOYD & SONS/BOSTON”.
An early find with smooth brown patina, both loops intact and a clear maker stamp. Provenance forthcoming.
$295.00
USBP 15. Pattern of 1826 Non-Commissioned Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate.
Scarce plate with three-pronged double wire hooks. This variant is shown on page 286, Fig. 455 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. Note sharp details and gold plating. This variant was produced by Boyd & Sons but is not marked. Fantastic Civil War insignia.
$595.00
USBP 16. Dug US Cartridge Box Plate and Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling. Both Maker Marked “W.H. SMITH/BROOKLYN”.
Top quality and matching US Plates produced under contract for the Federal Army. Smooth chocolate brown patina, full lead, and strong attachment loops. Clearly struck maker stamp on both. Provenance uncertain.
$350.00 ea.
USBP 4. New Hampshire State Militia Accoutrement Belt.
Very rare belt rig with original percussion cap box. Absolutely Civil War issue. The lead filled belt buckle is flawless and was produced the same contractor that made the large “US” shown on page 312, Fig. 504 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. Most likely a Watertown NY. Arsenal product. I have seen one excavated example of the “NHSM” buckle. Condition is excellent overall. The cap box is a little salty with broken latch tab, but does retain wool lining and nipple pick. Some collectors believe that these accoutrements were issued at the end of the war or slightly after.
$1495.00
USBP 18. Non-excavated US Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Shoulder Sling.
They don’t get any better than this. Allen Bennett Collection.
$295.00
USBP 19. Dug US Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Shoulder Sling.
Smooth chocolate brown patina. Iron attachment loops intact but rusted. Rare contract pattern with distinctly different eagle. Probably found in the Upper Shenandoah Valley. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.
$225.00
USBP 20. Dug US M-1839 Belt Plate. Watertown NY. Arsenal Contract Pattern.
A beauty with no issues. Fragment of leather attached. Dug by Ron Wolford. Exact provenance uncertain.
$295.00
USBP 21. US Enlisted Man’s Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling.
Flawless example. Non-excavated.
$250.00
USBP 22. US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate ca. 1863-1865.
Mid war Gaylord Contract US belt buckle with arrow hooks. This variant is shown on page 313, Fig. 506 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. This fine buckle is less common than you would think. Untouched patina.
$350.00
USBP 23. Pattern of 1826 Non-Commissioned Officer’s Shoulder Belt Plate for Sword Sling.
Scarce non-excavated plate with three-pronged double wire hooks. This variant is shown on page 286, Fig. 455 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. Note sharp details and gold plating. This variant was produced by Boyd & Sons but is not marked. Fantastic Civil War insignia.
$595.00
USBP 24. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate. “Battle of the Vineyards”.
Boyd and Sons of Boston contract pattern with full lead and all hooks intact. According to the notes of digger Jake Hendricks, it was found at the “Battle of the Vineyards”. Probably Antietam Campaign.
$295.00 HOLD
USBP 25. Dug Ohio Volunteer Militia Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Sling.
Near pristine example with sharply deatailed “Great Seal of Ohio” on a lined field. Reverse has full lead, and both attachement loops intact. Found near the Malvern Hill VA. Battlefield in 1992.
$4500.00
USBP 26. Dug Ohio Volunteer Militia Belt Buckle.
Outstanding buckle. Flawless, with remants of the original leather belt on the reverse. Found on the Malvern Hill VA. Battlefield in 1992 with the above listed Ohio Breastplate.
SOLD
USBP 27. Dug Cast Brass US Oval Belt Buckle.
Extremely rare US belt plate in flawless condition. Found in 1971 by Marvin York on the grounds of the King’s Mountain School. Corinth MS.
$3850.00
USBP 28. US M-1839 Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Very attractive non-excavated example. This variant is shown on page page 312, Plate # 503 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. They attribute this buckle to the contactor H.A. Dingee. $295.00
USBP 29. Dug US Breast Plate Insignia for Cartridge Box Sling.
An real beauty with sharp details and an aqua colored patina. Found at Camp Stanley near Murfreesboro TN.
$195.00
USBP 30. Dug US M-1851 Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle.
Neatly broken along the belt loop side. Loaded with bright gold and silver plating. This fancy buckle was a private purchase item from a jeweler or high end retailer. Found by Lee Rivers near Abbeville SC.
$195.00
USBP 31. Dug US M-1839 Enlisted Man’s Cartridge Box Plate with Large Brass Loops.
These scarce plates have oversize brass loops on the reverse and distinct fat “US” letters on the face. Supern early dug condition. Provenance uncertain. See page 305, Plate # 290 of O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates” for more information. They associate these plates with same contractor that produced the fat lettered “OVM” plates.
$395.00
USBP 32. Dug US M-1851 Enlisted Artillery/Cavalryman’s Saber Belt Buckle.
Standard early war pattern. Applied wreath missing. See page 376, Plate # 618 in O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates” for an identical example. Found many years ago near Corinth MS.
$265.00
USBP 33. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate with Fragment of Leather Belt.
Mid to late war US oval belt buckle found near Cold Harbor VA. Excellent condition with a smooth dark brown patina and full lead.
$395.00
USBP 34. Dug US Cavalryman’s Carbine Sling Buckle and Belt Tip. Dinwiddie Co. VA.
Neat relic as found with remnants of the leather sling. Lost by one of US Gen. Phillip Sheridan’s troopers during the Appomattox Campaign.
$295.00
USBP 35. US Pattern of 1852 Naval Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle.
Classic American Civil War Navy Belt Buckle. Heavy cast brass with evident service wear. Non-excavated.
$450.00