CSBP 1. Superb Confederate Enlisted Man’s C.S.A. Rectangular Belt Plate.
Pristine non-excavated, and classic “Atlanta Arsenal” C.S.A. rectangular belt plate with an untouched bronze patina. One of the finest examples in existence. Note body curve, crisp casting, and file marks across the face. This variant is close to the one shown on page 57, Plate #093 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Almost impossible to upgrade this Confederate Icon. Measures 69 x 47 mm.
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CSBP 3. Confederate Enlistedman’s Accoutrement Belt.
Fine looking CS oval “Breckinridge” stamped brass belt plate on what I consider to be its original leather belt. The buckle is flawless in every way. Note soldier’s initials “PHA” scratched on the surface of the belt. This fine Confederate belt would look great on a shell jacket or just displayed on its own. I would personally add a Confederate percussion cap box to it.
$10,995.00
CSBP 4. Virginia Militia Officer’s/Enlisted Cavalryman’s Saber Belt Plate.
Several Civil War photographs survive of identified Virginia cavalrymen wearing these buckles on their saber belts. A quantity were purchased by the State of Virginia just prior to the war from Emerson Gaylord of Chicopee MA. The buckle offered here is in fine non-excavated condition with a slight body curve. Note bench # 504 on the reverse. When issued, the buckle’s keeper would have had a matching number. Note the deep bronze patina and sharp details on the face. See page 235, Plate 434 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates” for more information. Measures 88 x 51 mm. A fantastic example!
$4500.00
CSBP 5. Dug Confederate Sword/Saber Belt Buckle found on C.S. General Williams Carter Wickham’s “Hickory Hill” Plantation.
This superb Richmond Arsenal tongue and wreath CS buckle has a beautiful, frosty green patina. Absolutely flawless. Found in June of 1989 by Patrick Duggan on the grounds of CS Brigadier Gen. Williams Carter Wickham’s Plantation home. It is certaily possible that this was Wickham’s belt buckle. It is also known that Confederate Cavalry were active in the vicinity. Gen. William Henry Fitzhugh “Rooney” Lee, son of Gen. Robert E. Lee, was captured at Hickory Hill by Union forces while recuperating from wounds suffered at the Battle of Brandy Station. It could have also been his belt buckle. Rarely do we see Confederate buckles with such history and provenance. Comes with the original 1989 dated receipt from Little John’s Collectables (Ashland VA.) and a Letter of Authenticity from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Military Antiques. This COA is also signed by the late Steve Mullinax. See page 11, Plate # 003 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates” for more details on this variant.
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CSBP 6. Dug Maryland State Militia Belt Buckle.
Although considered a “border state”, the majority of Maryland Volunteers and the State Militia sided with the Southern Confederacy. Don’t see many of these for sale. This State of Maryland belt buckle was produced under State Contract by E. Gaylord of Chicopee Mass. just prior to the war. Condition is very good. The face has a chocolate brown woods patina with the Great Seal of the State Maryland on a lined field. Looks better in hand than in my photos. All hooks intact. Full lead. No repairs or issues. Rarity 8 buckle. This variant is shown on page 167, Plate #303 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Steve Mullinax collection.
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CSBP 7. Dug Confederate Enlistedman’s “Standard” Frame Buckle.
Really good looking buckle with a slick green patina on the face and original woods crustation on the reverse. Verbal provenance of Northern VA. Measures 63 x 72 mm. See page 99 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” for an identical example and a photo of a Confederate soldier wearing a similar buckle.
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CSBP 8. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
This fine “Tennessee Thin” style C.S.A. rectangular belt plate was dug in 1997 by Jimmy Tatum at Brandon Mississippi near Jackson. Excellent dug condition with a green-brown woods patina. All belt hooks intact. Note thinner 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”. Provenance . Measures 70 x 48 mm.
$3495.00
CSBP 9. Dug North Carolina Militia Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle.
Extremely rare buckle with exceptional die work. Tongue is stamped on the reverse “J.S..SMITH & SONS/NEW YORK”. Both pieces dug a few miles apart near Fredericksburg VA. The wreath is the correct one and only fits this particular North Carolina buckle. The green patina is also a perfect match. Outstanding example. Ex. Shannon Pritchard, Ex. Dave Broache collection.
$26,500.00
CSBP 10. Confederate “Richmond Arsenal” CS Saber Belt Buckle.
Simply stunning Confederate belt buckle. Non-excavated. Note deep mustard colored patina. This tongue and wreath CS type is referred to in Steve Mullinax’s “Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates” reference book as the “Exagerrated Serifs” variant (See page 12, Plate # 006). There is a slight variation though, because the “C” is identical to the one on Plate # 004. Comes from a long time Virginia collection.
$4500.00 HOLD J.B.
CSBP 12. Dug Confederate Saber Belt Buckle Wreath. CS Cavalry Camp near Gravelly Run VA.
Here we have a standard “Richmond Arsenal” wreath that is missing its “CS” tongue. Belt loop bent but intact. You can tell that this buckle saw hard service.
$350.00
CSBP 13. Dug Alabama Volunteer Corps Belt Buckle. Picked Up on the Antietam MD. Battlefield in 1909.
This rare Alabama belt buckle was found by Lester Lushbaugh on the Antietam MD Battlefield in 1909 when he was 11 years old. A notarized letter from the family attesting to this fact accompanies the buckle. Face has a chocolate brown patina with block letters “AVC” nicely highlighted by dirt. All hooks intact. Minor curling and freeze cracks along the rim. No repairs. Looks better in hand than in the photos. Rarity 7 buckle. This variant is shown on page 123, Plate #217 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.
$6995.00
CSBP 14. Dug Isaacs Campbell & Co. “Snake” Accoutrement Belt Buckle.
These popular belt rigs were brought through the Federal blockade from England and supplied to Confederate infantry forces. The belts were accompanied by cartridge and cap boxes, bayonet scabbards, uniforms and even shoes provided by the same firm. Payment was made in bales of cotton. Enfield Rifle muskets and bayonets were also included in the cargo. This particular buckle is complete, and was found together. Note slight separation of one of the loops. Provenance uncertain.
$550.00
CSBP 15. Dug Confederate Army Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle Tongue.
This rare CS buckle tongue matches with a particular larger size oak leaf wreath. See page 20, Plates # 021 and 022 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates” for more details on this variant.
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CSBP 16. Dug Confederate “CS” with Eagle Belt Plate.
Extremely rare buckle with a spread winged eagle flanked by Leech and Rigdon style “CS” letters. This type of cast brass buckle exists with a variant attributed to a Kentucky Militia unit that is simply this same type eagle on a plain field. There is another variant with “HC” on either side of the eagle, possibly referring to “Harvard Cadets”. I know of one of these CS eagle plates being dug near Columbus KY in a Confederate camp, and this one found at Springfield Alabama by Charles Layfield. It is featured on page 15, Vol. 26, #4 issue of the North-South Trader Magazine (1999). When it was unearthed, there was a portion of the leather belt attached to it, now gone. Steve Mullinax classifies this variant as a 100% Confederate buckle in his reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. There may be less than four of these in existence. Rarity 10.
$32,500.00
CSBP 17. Dug Confederate Saber Belt Buckle Wreath. CS Cavalry Camp near Gravelly Run VA.
Here we have a stanfard “Richmond Arsenal” wreath that is missing its “CS” tongue. Belt loop broken.
$295.00
CSBP 18. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s CS Oval Belt Plate. Port Hudson LA.
Solid cast brass “Breckinridge” belt plate with a brown-green woods patina. All three belt hooks are intact. Note casting flaw on main hook. This buckle is identical to the one shown on page 89, Plate #154 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. This fantastic Confederate plate was dug by Ronnie McCallum near Port Hudson LA. Measures 82 x 56 mm.
$6995.00
CSBP 19. Dug South Carolina Militia Belt Buckle.
Don’t see many of these for sale. This South Carolina belt buckle is identical to the breast plate but was made with stud hooks, possibly when contracted from E. Gaylord of Chicopee Mass. just prior to the war. Condition is superb with a perfect face. Sharply detailed. All hooks intact. Minor chipping of the lead fill along the edge. Found at Mine Run VA. four or five years ago and featured in Steve Sylvia’s North-South Trader Civil War Magazine. Rarity 8 buckle. This variant is shown on page 214, Plate #394 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Ex. Robert Coli collection.
$6995.00 Reduced
CSBP 20. Confederate Enlistedman’s Belt Plate.
Rare “CS with Stars” oval belt plate in exceptional non excavated condition. Deep red-bronze patina is totally untouched. Leech and Rigdon produced these buckles in limited quantities and they are only excavated in the wake of the Army of Tennessee. Comes from a long time Confederate collection and was once part of the late George Goebel collection. He owned and operated a gift shop on the Shiloh TN. Battlefield in the 1940s-1950s. It could very possibly have been donated or purchased from a local family there. Certificates of authenticity from Lewis Leigh and Rafael Eledge accompany the buckle.
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CSBP 21. Dug Palmetto Armory Wreath for Sword Belt Buckle.
Rare Confederate Oak Leaf Wreath with very tall decorated belt loops. Found at the site of the Palmetto Armory in Columbia SC. Most likely fits a South Carolina State Seal tongue.
$950.00
CSBP 22. State of Virginia Militia Belt Plate.
Classic pre-Civil War Militia Plate made of die stamped sheet brass with the Great Seal of the State of Virginia. Sharp details. Belt loop and tongue intact. Deep untouched patina.
$3250.00
CSBP 23. Dug Texas State Militia Belt Plate.
Stamped brass plate in very good condition with a slick brown patina. Note lined star. Reverse is missing soldered on belt loop and catch. See page 178, Plate 322 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” for another example of this rare plate. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Bill Blackman collection.
$12,500.00
CSBP 24. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s “Sardine Lid” CS Belt Plate.
When encountered, these rare buckles are usually badly bent up or broken. This one is very nice with only a couple of small service dings, and a minor freeze crack on lower right. Beautiful brown patina with all three belt hooks intact on the reverse. The hooks have been re-attached. This buckle was dug near Vicksburg and originally came from the Claude Maley collection. A similar example is shown on page 78, Plate #134 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Measures 84 x 57 mm.
$5500.00
CSBP 25. Isaacs & Campbell “Snake” Belt Buckle. Imported from England for the Confederate Army.
A sizeable quantity of accoutrements were supplied to the Confederacy by the London firm S. Isaacs Campbell & Co. These included matching sets of waist belts, cartridge boxes, cap boxes, Enfield pattern bayonets with scabbards, combat boots, buttons, etc. These three piece snake buckles have been excavated at Confederate sites in all theaters of the war. See pages 348-351 of Corky Huey and Russ Pritchard’s reference book “The English Connection” for some detailed information. The buckle offered here is a fine non-excavated example originally acquired from the Horse Soldier in Gettysburg.
$495.00 HOLD N.S.
CSBP 26. Dug US Voltiguerres Belt Plate found in a Confederate Troops Camp near Fredericksburg VA.
There has always been speculation about the origins of this rare plate. Some reference books attribute it to Virginia, or “Fifth Corps”. The style of the buckle along with the wire hooks date it to the Mexican War era and almost 100% to the antiquated “Voltiguerres”, the predecessor of the US Mounted Riflemen. These buckles and the buttons that have a US Eagle with a “V” in the shield are almost always found in Confederate Camps. Buckle is in good condition. Two of the wire hooks are rusted away. Full lead backing with only minor chipping along the edges. Minor spot of rust-through on the face. An example of this scarce buckle is shown on page 219, Plate #403 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Ex. Robert Coli collection.
$4250.00 Reduced!
CSBP 27. Dug Confederate Sword/Saber Belt Buckle. Memphis Novelty Works.
Less common than the Richmond tongue and wreath CS variants and only found in the Western Theater, this crudely cast buckle was produced by the firm Leech & Rigdon of Memphis TN. and later Columbus MS. Condition very good with a chocolate brown patina. The loop of the wreath was separated at the neck when found but has been professionally repaired. Provenance unknown.
$2850.00
CSBP 28. Dug Confederate Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle Tongue. Haiman Brothers, Columbus GA.
Rare CS Tongue that was found in Northern VA. These buckles were issued with Louis and Elijah Haiman’s high end officer’s swords. These were sold or presented to Georgia Militia Officer’s. See page 18, Plate # 007 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates” for more details on this variant. Looking for a matching “Oak Leaf” wreath.
$3995.00 HOLD S.W.
CSBP 29. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s C.S.A. Rectangular Belt Plate. Atlanta Campaign.
Classic “Atlanta Arsenal” C.S.A. rectangular belt plate with an untouched brown-green woods patina. Note body curve and small sharp hooks on reverse. This variant is close to the one shown on page 58, Plate #095 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. This iconic Confederate belt buckle is accompanied by a Shiloh Relics Letter of Authenticity signed by Rafael Eledge which states that it was dug North of Atlanta GA. Measures 69 x 48 mm.
$3495.00
CSBP 30. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
“Tennessee Thin” style C.S.A. rectangular belt plate in very good dug condition with a brown-green woods patina. All belt hooks intact. Note thinner 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”. Provenance unknown but it is accompanied by a Steve Mullinax Letter of Authenticity. Measures 71 x 49 mm.
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