Dug Confederate General Service Buckle Collection
CSBP 1. Rare Confederate Enlisted Artilleryman’s Sword Belt.
Here is what you need to display with your Confederate Short Artillery Sword. This belt is absolutely untouched. The Western Theater stamped brass CS “Egg” oval buckle has been on this belt since the war and has never been taken off. Note deep, uncleaned patina. This type is shown on page 79, Plate # 136 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. The frog should accept any of the Southern made scabbards. One of the two belt hanger straps has separated and could possibly be repaired.
$7500.00
CSBP 2. 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 3. Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Classic stamped brass “Rope Border” style CS Oval belt plate. These buckles were evidently issued in sizeable quantities early in the war, possibly produced in Nashville TN. This fine example is excavated with a deep bronze patina that has never been cleaned or altered. Superb looking face. Shows campaign wear with a slight body curve. Beaded “Rope Border” is light but visible along the rim. Reverse has the correct soldered on scrap brass hooks though one is broken. This variant is shown on page 82, Plate #140 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Ex. John Gibson collection. Measures 86 x 54 mm.
$4500.00 HOLD L.S.
CSBP 4. 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 5. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Attractive stamped brass “Breckinridge” style CS Oval belt buckle with a fantastic green patina. Reverse retains all three original scrap brass belt hooks. The right hand edge was bent when found but has been expertly straightened. An identical example is shown on page 86, Plate #149 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Dug at Columbia TN. These buckles are mostly found in the Western Theater. Ex. John Gibson collection. Measures 87 x 57 mm. This buckle is featured on page 31 of The North-South Trader Civil War Magazine (2004 Edition Vol. 30 #3) and is also accompanied by a signed Steve Mullinax COA Letter.
$4650.00
CSBP 6. 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.
$9500.00 Reduced!
CSBP 7. 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.
$950.00
CSBP 8. Published Cast Brass “Regulation Pattern” CS Belt Buckle.
This is the actual buckle photographed on page 85 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” reference book. Found by Kevin Williams near Vicksburg Mississippi over 40 years ago. Condition is superb with an untouched patina. It also comes with Larry Hicklen’s letter of provenance and authenticity.
$9500.00
CSBP 9. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Classic “Tennessee Thin” style C.S.A. rectangular belt plate in very good condition with a green-brown patina. 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”. Provenance uncertain. If anyone recognizes this buckle and knows where it was found please chime in. Measures 70 x 48 mm.
$2995.00 HOLD A.N.
CSBP 10. 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 11. 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 12. Dug Confederate Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle.
Rare Eastern Theater two-piece CS sword belt buckle with a larger than usual tongue disc and an oak leaf wreath. There is another type of this buckle with decorated belt loops. This variant is shown on page 21, Plate # 023 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Provenance uncertain. Originally purchased from The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg PA. I have personally inspected this fine Confederate Belt Buckle and find it to be authentic in every regard.
$3450.00
CSBP 13. 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 14. Dug Confederate Sword/Saber Belt Buckle Tongue.
Richmond Arsenal CS tongue in excellent condition. Found near Macon GA.
$995.00
CSBP 15. 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.
$1150.00
CSBP 16. 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 17. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Early war cast pewter rectangular belt buckle in very good condition with one of the flattened iron belt hooks intact. See page 111, Plates # 196-197 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” for identical examples and more information.
$695.00
CSBP 18. 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 19. 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 20. Dug Leech & Rigdon Confederate Sword Belt Buckle.
Typically crude buckle found at Corinth Mississippi. No repairs or issues with an attractive matching patina. Comes with a COA from Tom Hays of Stones River Relics. As everyone knows, Tom is a long time expert with a stellar reputation. See page 26, Plates 032-033 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates” for two nearly identical examples.
$2850.00
CSBP 21. 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”.
$3650.00
CSBP 22. 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.
SOLD
CSBP 23. 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 24. 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.
$9995.00 Reduced!
CSBP 25. 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.
$795.00
CSBP 26. 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.
$3995.00
CSBP 27. 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.
$3995.00
CSBP 28. Dug 6th NC State Troops Belt Plate.
The 6th North Carolina Vol. Infantry Regt. was organized on May 16, 1861 at Burlington NC. It was here that they were issued these cast brass plates that were made in a local railroad shop. The attachment hooks were poorly soldered, and this is why many of these buckles were discarded in the field. This particular buckle has a nice green patina. Hooks missing on reverse which is typical. Found near Fredericksburg VA. along the Mine Rd. The 6th North Carolina fought in all of the major campaigns of CS Gen. Robert E. Lees’s Army of Northern VA. They suffered heavy casualties at First Manassas, The Seven Days, Second Manassas-Ox Hill, and devastating losses at Gettysburg. They surrendered at Appomatox Court House with only 6 officers and 175 men.
HOLD
CSBP 29. 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.
$3250.00
CSBP 30. 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.
$695.00
CSBP 31. 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.
$1850.00
CSBP 32. 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.
$1150.00
CSBP 33. 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. $6500.00
CSBP 34. 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.
$950.00
CSBP 35. 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 36. 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 37. 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.
$3995.00 HOLD
CSBP 38. 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 39. 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 40. 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 41. 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 43. 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 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.
$4500.00
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!
$3495.00
CSBP 46. 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