CSBP 1. South Carolina Cavalryman’s Saber Belt Rig.
Extremely rare medium size SC oval buckle on its original buff leather belt with saber hangers. This belt was purchased recently from a family near Raleigh NC. The buckle retains traces of gold plating. Condition is excellent. The longer hanger has some damage on the edges about mid-way. See page 212, plate 390 in Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plate” for an identical example. It is my opinion that these medium size buckles were issued to South Carolina cavalry units just prior to the war.
$16,500.00 Reduced!
CSBP 2. Maryland State Militia Accoutrement Belt.
This very rare belt came directly from a family in Havre De Grace MD. along with its bayonet, scabbard and frog. Cartridge box, and cap Box. Unfortunately, the picker immediately separated the set and it has gone to the four winds. No family history was recorded. C’est la Vie. Condition is as found and untouched. The belt plate is a fine example with sharp details and intact stud hooks. See page 167, Plate #303 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” for a similar example. Leather belt is unquestionably original to the buckle.
$7995.00
CSBP 3. Mississippi Militia Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle.
Rare non-excavated example with blazing gold plating and sharp detail. These plates were produced by Emerson Gaylord just prior to the war. A few were gold plated like this one. Serial #126 stamped on the reverse. A gilt buckle like this was probably issued to an officer. Buckle looks better in hand than in the photo. See page 170, plate # 308 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” for a similar example. Simply stunning!
$17,500.00
CSBP 4. 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 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 by Kyle Herring at Snyder’s Bluff Mississippi in 1978. Ex. Greg Coco. Ex. Ed Holliday collection. Comes with a signed Steve Mullinax COA letter.
$12,500.00 Reduced!
CSBP 6. Dug Confederate Saber Belt Buckle.
One of several variants known as the “Richmond Arsenal” style. See page 14, plate # 009 in Steve Mulinax’s “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” reference book for a similar example. The wreath and tongue were dug in the Richmond area but not found together. In spite of this, the match is perfect in fit and color.
$2495.00
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. Bullet Struck Confederate Belt Buckle. Battle of Graysville GA.
Found many years ago by Bo Jarrett where the Confederate rear guard, retreating from Missionary Ridge, was attacked by the 42nd Indiana Regt. at Graysville, SE of Chattanooga. The Confederates had managed to cross the Chickamauga Creek there, but lost a 12 Pounder Napoleon and several prisoners in the process. Sam Watlins refers to this action as the Battle of Cat Creek. The Confederates suffered casualties in this action. Apparently one of them was hit in the belly, his “Tennessee” thin style C.S.A. belt buckle catching a .58 Cal. bullet on the right bottom corner. This did not stop the bullet which probably proved fatal. The real deal here. Accompanied by an excerpt of a battle report from an officer of the 42nd Indiana describing the action.
HOLD
CSBP 10. Dug Louisiana Militia Belt Plate.
Untouched example being offered as found. Buckle is complete except for two of the hooks on the back being missing, and some of the lead fill which was very thin to begin with. There is a bend and a couple of freeze cracks. In spite of that, the buckle actually displays very well. See page 156 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” for more information on this scarce buckle. Good candidate for minor repair. Provenance of Northern VA.
$2250.00
CSBP 11. 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 12. 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 13. 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.
$3850.00
CSBP 14. 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 15. Dug US Breastplate Converted into a Confederate Belt Plate. Atlanta GA. Battlefield.
Rare CS converted plate. Some collectors speculate that this type of conversion was done by Noble Bros. of Rome GA. Condition is very good. One soldered on hook is broken on reverse. See page 301, Fig. 502 of Lon W. Keim’s reference book “Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates” for an identical example as well as a photograph of a Confederate soldier wearing one.
$695.00
CSBP 16. Confederate Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Immaculate stamped brass “Rope Border” style CS oval belt plate. Non-excavated. There is some speculation that these were produced early in the war at Nashville TN. Face is perfect with a fantastic, untouched bronze patina. Reverse is also perfect with all three soldered-on belt hooks intact. No issues whatsoever. See page 83, Plate #142 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” for a similar example. Ex. Gary Bisacky collection.
SOLD C.T.
CSBP 17. Dug Alabama Volunteer Corps Cartridge Box Plate.
These are very rare plates, almost unheard of in this condition. Sharp “AVC” letters on the face, full lead and intact iron attachment loops on the reverse. No repairs or alterations. Found long ago on the Orange Plank Rd. near Spotsylvania VA. Ex. Robert Coli collection. See page 125, Plate #221 of Steve Mullinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates” for a similar example.
$10,500.00 HOLD M.A.
CSBP 18. Dug Confederate Sword Belt Buckle.
Superb Richmond Arsenal “CS” Tongue and Wreath Sword or saber belt buckle. Note stippled background and sharp detail. Same variant as shown on page 10, Plate #001 of Steve Mulinax’s reference book “Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates”. Both pieces dug together with a smooth, matching, chocolate brown patina. This buckle is impossible to upgrade. An early find with no ground action. Ex. Joe Haile collection.
$3495.00 HOLD Major B.
CSBP 19. Dug Confederate Sword Belt Buckle Wreath.
Fine looking wreath with a green patina. This one should be easy to find a matching tongue for because it will fit three or four different Richmond Arsenal variants. Provenance uncertain.
$995.00 HOLD S.W.