CSBP 1. Rare State of Maryland Militia Cartridge Box Plate.
Mint non-excavated condition with 95% original gold plating and super sharp details. Although considered a border state, most Marylanders joined the war on the side of the Confederacy.
$4995.00
CSBP 2. Dug 6th North Carolina Infantry Regt. Belt Plate. Fredericksburg VA.
High quality plate was found many years ago in the 1862-1863 Winter Camp of 6th NC. Infantry Regt. in Fredericksburg VA. on Mine Rd. Note slick chocolate brown patina and black enamel paint in the background. One of the belt hooks was found with it. Ex. Jake Hendricks collection.
$6995.00
CSBP 3. Extremely rare and Identified Confederate Enlisted Man’s “Heavy Frame” Buckle on it’s original Accoutrement Belt. Identified to Private W.R. Barnett, Co. E, 5th Tennessee Cavalry.
The first thing that stands out is the quality and untouched nature of this fine Confederate Belt, straight out of the family and never before on the market. Note the Thick and heavy Beveled Frame Buckle. I have never seen one of these on its original belt before. The leather belt itself is supple and in fantastic condition. The Percussion Cap Box is a bit rough with broken hand stitched belt loops. Possibly Confederate made. The belt is accompanied by three bound compendiums of the “Confederate Veteran” Magazine dated 1912 to 1917. A nice handwritten presentation to Barnett of these volumes by his family is on the frontispiece of the first volume. The magazines were obviously cherished by Barnett and he saved ferns and oak leaves within some magazine pages, no doubt as souvenirs of special reunions or battlefield visits. I have yet to research Barnett’s War Record in the Army of Tennessee’s 5th Cavalry (McKenzie’s) Regiment. He ended up as a Reverend here in Knoxville TN. and is most likely also buried here. He was very active in the UCV Organization. Very rarely do you see pure and unmolested groupings like this surface.
$9500.00
CSBP 4. Dug North Carolina Militia Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle.
Extremely rare and beautiful buckle. Highly detailed tongue features the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina with the personifications of Liberty and Prosperity. The ship in the background represents Commerce. See page 183 of Steve Mullinax’s “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” reference book, plate 333. This is the exact tongue photographed and published in the book. It was dug by Charlie “Bubbie” Hamlett near Massaponax VA. The large oak leaf wreath was found a few years later and not far away by Roger Morgan. It is an amazingly perfect patina match with light frosty green color and deep emerald green on the high points. Rarity “10”.
$26,500.00
CSBP 5. Excavated Mississippi Militia Waist Belt Plate.
One of the scarcest Southern State Militia belt buckles. Sharply detailed face. Reverse has full lead. One belt stud washer missing. It would be easy to add a stud washer and you would have a near perfect buckle. Found many years ago in Northern Mississippi.
$14,500.00
CSBP 6. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
High quality Army of Tennessee cast brass CS buckle with a slick emerald green patina and intact belt hooks. Found at Snyder’s Bluff MS.
$4500.00
CSBP 7. Confederate Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt.
Here is a stamped brass “Rope Border” CS oval belt plate on the original leather belt it was issued with. Almost all Confederate belts are relatively recent marriages, so this belt is a rare survivor. These were issued in quantity to Western Theater troops and are a relatively faithful copy of the US M-1839 oval US belt plate. Condition is superb. Face of buckle was cleaned at some point in the past. Note soldier’s initials “HS” carved into the leather.
HOLD R.S.
CSBP 8. Dug Wreath for Virginia Militia Officers Sword Belt Buckle.
Great condition. This one matches plates 424-426 in Steve Mullinax’s “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” reference book. pages 229-230. Someone out there must surely have the tongue. Found near Richmond VA.
$1850.00
CSBP 9. Dug Confederate Enlistedman’s Belt Plate.
Great looking “Tennessee Thin” variant of the iconic CSA rectangular belt buckle. Attractive and untouched patina. Belt catch hook broken.
$2650.00 Reduced!
CSBP 10. 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 11. Dug Confederate Enlistedman’s Belt Plate.
Attractive “Army of Tennessee” solid cast brass CS buckle with all three attachent hooks intact. Provenance uncertain.
$3250.00 Reduced!
CSBP 12. Confederate Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt.
Fine looking “Atlanta Arsenal” CSA rectangular belt buckle on a Confederate made tarred leather belt. I cannot say with certainty that these were issued together, but I also cannot say that they weren’t. Buckle has a deep untouched patina. Comes from the long time collection of the late Cullen Bryant Smith.
$5850.00
CSBP 13. 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 14. Dug Confederate “Clipped Corner” Waist Belt Plate.
Early War plate in great condition. Large size identical to Fig. 151-152 on page 109 of Mickey Keim’s reference book “Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates”. Belt bar and tongue missing. Found long ago by Ron Wolford at Bunker Hill W. Va.
$250.00
CSBP 15. Excavated Confederate Enlistedman’s Belt Plate.
This variant of the CS oval plate is known as the Western Theater “Egg” style CS. Made of stamped brass with soldered on iron hooks (rusted away). Plate has some bends but has not been repaired. Provenance uncertain.
$1250.00 Reduced by consignor
CSBP 16. Virginia Militia Saber Belt Buckle.
Pretty non-dug buckle with traces of gold plating and sharply detailed Virginia State Seal. Serial # 421 stamped on reverse. These were mostly issued to Virginia Cavalrymen, and were purchased by the State of Virginia just prior to the war. Product of Emerson Gaylord, Chicopee Mass. Comes with a signed Steve Mullinax COA letter.
$5500.00
CSBP 17. South Carolina Militia Belt Plate.
Classic Palmetto State Seal panel plate with sharp details and remnants of gold plating. Belt bar intact. Note “61” stamped on belt tongue. Excellent condition.
$3995.00
CSBP 18. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
High quality early find with nicely highlighted “C.S.A.” on the face. One hook broken on reverse. These buckles were produced in Atlanta and distributed to the Confederate Army of Tennessee in early 1863. There are two main variants of this rectangular CSA buckle, this one is known as the “Tennessee” thin style characterized by a thin border and fat periods between the letters. The other variant, known as the “Atlanta” style, has a thick border and small periods between the letters. This one is also generally thicker and was issued later, mainly while the Army of Tennessee was camped at Dalton GA. in early 1864. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Rich Jahn collection.
$2950.00
CSBP 19. Dug Confederate Saber Belt Buckle.
Top of the line “Richmond Arsenal” CS tongue and wreath saber belt buckle that was dug long ago in Northern VA. Both pieces found together and have a perfect fit. Beautiful untouched patina with dirt not fully rinsed off. There are several variations of these buckles. This type has the “pointed serifs” and is of the type shown on page 13, fig. 007-008 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Found in the Shenandoah Valley, VA. Said to have come from a CS camp that was overrun by the Yankees, and many items were dropped in haste.
$3250.00 HOLD S.W.
CSBP 20. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
These buckles were produced in Atlanta and distributed to the Confederate Army of Tennessee in early 1863. There are two main variants of this rectangular CSA buckle, this one is known as the “Tennessee” thin style characterized by a thin border and fat periods between the letters. The other variant, known as the “Atlanta” style, has a thick border and small periods between the letters. This one is also generally thicker and was issued later, mainly while the Army of Tennessee was camped at Dalton GA. in early 1864. Featured here is a flawless specimen with intact belt hooks and sharply cast face. Appears to have been dug and lightly cleaned when found many years ago. Patina is quite atractive actually. Provenance uncertain but likely Middle Tennessee.
$3450.00 HOLD D.S.
CSBP 21. Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
There are two main variants of this rectangular CSA buckle, this one is known as the “Atlanta Arsenal” thick style characterized by a wide border and small periods between the letters. The other variant, known as the “Tennessee” thin style, has a narrow border and large periods between the letters. The Atlanta Arsenal buckles were issued later, mostly while the Army of Tennessee was camped at Dalton GA. in early 1864. The buckle featured here is non-excavated with an outstanding, untouched patina. Thick and heavy construction. This type is featured on page 56, fig. 090 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”.
$4500.00
CSBP 22. South Carolina Militia Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling.
Fine looking plate with sharp details and intact sttachment pin.
$3995.00
CSBP 23. Dug Confederate Saber Belt Buckle.
Another variant of the “Richmond Arsenal” CS tongue and wreath saber belt buckle. This type is featured on page 14, fig. 009 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Both pieces found together. Note matching and untouched woods patina. Provenance of Northern VA.
$2650.00
CSBP 24. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
“Tennessee” thin pattern CSA rectangular belt plate that is in superb untouched condition. Digger left the dirt on it and did not even try to rinse or wipe it off. One hook is short due to a casting flaw, probably issued that way. Buckle exhibits a nice body curve. Under the dirt you can see a fine chocolate brown patina. This variant was the first CSA to be produced to Confederate government specs at workshops in Atlanta GA. They were issued to the Army of Tennessee while camped in Middle Tennessee during the winter of 1863. Provenance of Middle Tennessee.
$3650.00
CSBP 25. Dug Confederate Saber Belt Buckle.
Fine looking “Richmond Arsenal” CS tongue and wreath saber belt buckle that was found near Murfreesboro TN. Both pieces found together and fit perfectly. Note matching green patina. There are several variations of these buckles. This type has the “exagerrated serifs” and is of the type shown on page 13, fig. 007-008 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Ex. Jim Berry collection.
$2995.00
CSBP 26. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle.
Rare pewter CSA rectangular belt plate in good repaired condition. Originally found broken in three or four pieces and then expertly repaired by Robert McDaniel. This type was produced early in the war and is featured on page 67, fig. 112-113 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Provenance uncertain at this time, but certainly in the Western Theater.
$3250.00
CSBP 27. Dug Confederate Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle.
Western Theater “Coin Style” CS tongue and wreath sword belt buckle in good condition. There is a repair on one of the belt loops (wreath), expertly done by Robert McDaniel. This type is featured on page 38, fig. 054 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Most likely produced in Jackson Miss. A very attractive buckle. Provenance uncertain.
$2450.00
CSBP 28. Dug Confederate Enlistedman’s Belt Plate.
Another Classic “Atlanta Arsenal” variant of the iconic CSA rectangular belt buckle. Perfect in every regard with a smooth chocolate brown patina. Nice body curve. Provenance uncertain at this time. This type is featured on page 56, fig. 090 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. On a scale of 1-10, this buckle is an “11”!
$4500.00 HOLD T.J.
CSBP 29. Dug Confederate Enlistedman’s Belt Plate.
Stamped brass “Rope Border” CS oval belt plate in good but repaired condition. The work is well done and appears extensive. Provenance uncertain at this time.
$2250.00
CSBP 30. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
These iconic Confederate buckles were produced in Atlanta and distributed to the Confederate Army of Tennessee in early 1863. There are two main variants, this one is known as the “Tennessee” thin style characterized by a thin border and fat periods between the letters. The other variant, known as the “Atlanta” thick style, has a broad border and small periods between the letters. Condition is very good with an untouched green-brown woods patina. Note slight body curve and intact belt hooks. Provenance uncertain at this time.
$3495.00
CSBP 31. Dug Confederate Cavalryman’s Saber Belt Buckle and Fittings.
Classic “Richmond Arsenal” CS tongue and wreath saber belt buckle that was dug long ago by Wallace Markert in CS Gen. Thomas L. Rosser’s Cavalry Camp on Cattail Creek near Dinwiddie VA. Both pieces found together along with all of the original belt rivets, saber hanger and fittings. Note beautiful green patina. There are several variations of these buckles. This type has the “pointed serifs” and is of the type shown on page 13, fig. 007-008 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Confederate spur pieces and friction primer found nearby are also included.
$3450.00 HOLD T.J.
CSBP 32. Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Classic non-excavated “Atlanta Arsenal” thick style CSA belt buckle characterized by a broad border and small periods between the letters. Thick and heavy construction. This type is featured on page 56, fig. 090 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Comes from a long time Virginia collection.
$4995.00