USBP 1. Dug State of New York Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Fantastic relic with intact leather belt fragments on reverse. Found many years ago, Antietam Campaign. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.
$795.00
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USBP 2. Dug US Militia Belt Plate ca. 1835-1845.
Less common variant on a plain field. Buckle has a great patina with highlighted details and some bends. Belt bar and tongue present. Provenance unknown.
SOLD
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USBP 3. Dug US M-1839 Cartridge Box Plate. Gettysburg PA.
Watertown Arsenal contract plate in superb early dug condition. Nice chocolate brown patina.
$295.00
USBP 4. US Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling. Maker Marked “W.H. SMITH/BROOKLYN”.
Top notch condition with clear maker mark. Non-excavated.
$350.00
USBP 5. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate. Antietam Campaign.
Nice looking early dug buckle with intact hooks and full lead. Classic E. Gaylord contract pattern. Smooth chocolate brown patina. Found by Jake Hendricks near Halltown WV. Harpers Ferry/Antietam Campaign.
$350.00
USBP 6. US Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling. Maker Marked “BOYD & SONS/BOSTON”.
Immaculate plate with a clear maker mark. Non-excavated.
$350.00
USBP 7. US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt and Percussion Cap Box.
Exceptional mid to late war Boyd and Sons contract pattern. Leather belt is smooth and pliable. Note brass belt adjuster. Condition of cap box matched the belt. Outer flap is stamped “R.WHITE/ORD, DEPT./SUB INSPECTOR”. Inner flap is marked “NEWARK NJ.”.
$595.00 HOLD M.F.
USBP 8. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate.
Good looking oval US with a dark chocolate brown patina. Provenance uncertain.
$275.00
USBP 9. Dug US Breast Plate Insignia for Cartridge Box Shoulder Sling.
Very high quality plate with super sharp details and exceptional patina. Both attachment loops intact and strong. Found decades ago at Cumberland Gap TN.
SOLD T.B.
USBP 11. US Enlisted Man’s Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling. Soldier’s Initials “JMA” Scratched on Reverse.
Deep untouched patina. Non-excavated.
$250.00
USBP 12. State of New York Militia Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle.
Fine looking non-dug example of this early war pattern. Buckle is marked with bench #29. Small crack in belt loop bar. Keeper has bench #45 and was probablly added for display but is the correct type.
$550.00
USBP 13. Dug US Cavalryman’s Carbine Sling Buckle and Belt Tip.
Found by Charles Darden at White House VA.
SOLD
USBP 14. Excavated US Enlisted Artillery Corps Cap Plate ca. 1816-1820.
Another really rare and early plate. Complete with original attachment loops. Some freeze cracks have been stabilized with solder on the reverse. See O’Donnell & Campbell’s reference book “American Military Headgear Insignia”, page 62, Fig. 85 for the type. Provenance uncertain. Ex. John Powell, ex. Claude Maley collection.
$1150.00
USBP 15. 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 16. Dug US Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Sling.
Good looking plate with sharp details. Provenance of East Tennessee.
SOLD
USBP 17. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Cartridge Box Plate. Petersburg VA. Battlefield.
Emerson Gaylord of Chicopee Mass. produced many of these plates under contract with the US government prior to, and during the war. This example is in fine condition. Face is perfect with sharp letters. One loop present on reverse. Full lead. Found by Steve Mullinax on March 10th, 1977 near Fort Haskell, Petersburg VA. Battlefield. Accompanied by Steve’s hand written envelope.
$225.00
USBP 18. Dug US Breastplate Insignia for Cartridge Box Sling.
This one is outstanding. Killer patina. Iron attachment loops intact. I forgot where it was dug.
$225.00
USBP 19. Dug US Cartridge Box Plate.
High quality Watertown Arsenal contract pattern with full lead and intact attachment loops. Found near Five Forks VA. by Arthur Lehman.
$225.00 HOLD G.L.
USBP 20. 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 Enlisted Man’s M-1851 Saber Belt Plate.
Excellent excavated condition with intact German Silver wreath. These buckles were issued to cavalry and artillerymen. Provenance uncertain.
$395.00
USBP 22. Dug Confederate/State Militia Martingale.
Nice condition. Chocolate brown patina. Found in CS camp near Bovina MS.
$595.00
USBP 23. Dug US Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling.
Emerald green beauty. Provenance uncertain.
$195.00
USBP 24. Dug US Cartridge Box Plate.
Superb Watertown Arsenal contract pattern with full lead and intact attachment loops. Found near Petersburg VA. by the late Arthur Lehman.
SOLD
USBP 25. Dug US M-1851 Enlisted Man’s Saber Belt Buckle.
These were issued to artillerymen and cavalry troopers. Found in a US Cavalry camp in N. Georgia by Phil Pass. Condition speaks for itself. Note intact applied wreath.
$450.00
USBP 26. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling.
One of the more unusual patterns from an unknown contractor. Highly detailed eagle holding the symbolic arrows for war and olive branch for peace. Nice looking patina to the face. Reverse has one attachment loop intact. Provenance uncertain.
SOLD
USBP 27. 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 28. US Breastplate Insignia for Cartridge Box Sling.
Rare variant from unknown contractor. Non-excavated. Note single rim and crudely centered attachment loops.
$250.00
USBP 29. 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 30. Dug US Cartridge Box Plate from Five Forks VA. Battlefield.
Untouched chocolate brown patina on this Watertown Arsenal contract pattern with full lead and intact attachment loops. Found near the Five Forks VA. Battlefield by the late Arthur Lehman.
$225.00
USBP 31. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate. Emerson Gaylord Contract Pattern.
Yet another high quality US oval buckle with stud type hooks. Attractive frosty brown patina. Provenance uncertain but probably Antietam Campaign. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.
SOLD
USBP 32. 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 33. Scarce “Medium” US Belt Buckle on its Original Accoutrement Belt.
Rarely encountered for sale. This fine belt rig is untouched. Buckle has a great patina and the correct stud hooks.
$1495.00
USBP 34. Dug US Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle.
This distinct variant was contracted by Boyd & Sons of Boston Mass. Note round belt studs. Perfect example with full lead and a great patina. Found many years ago at Romney WV.
$350.00
USBP 35. Dug US M-1839 Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
High quality US oval belt buckle with stud hooks. W.H. Smith contract pattern. Great patina. Provenance of Vicksburg MS.
$350.00
USBP 36. Dug US Infantryman’s Cartridge Box Plate. Maker Marked “W.H. SMITH/BROOKLYN”. Spotsylvania VA. Battlefield.
Fine looking plate dug way back in May of 1971 by the late Gene Lomas. One of the iron attachemnt loops is rusted away.
$250.00
USBP 37. Dug US Enlisted Man’s M-1851 Saber Belt Plate.
Excellent excavated condition with intact German Silver wreath. These buckles were issued to cavalry and artillerymen. Found many years ago by Ray McMahan in Atlanta GA. (Confederate outer defense line).
$395.00
USBP 38. State of New York Cartridge Box Plate.
Scarce smaller version of this plate in excellent condition.
$850.00
USBP 39. Non-excavated US Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Shoulder Sling.
They don’t get any better than this. Allen Bennett Collection.
$295.00
USBP 41. US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate ca. 1864-1865
Late war US belt buckle with traces of gold plating and arrow hooks. This variant is shown on page 314, Fig. 507 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. I have seen a dug example found at Petersburg VA. by Steve Mullinax. This beauty is Non-excavted.
$225.00
USBP 42. US M-1840 NCO Sword Belt Plate.
Scarce plate in non-excavated condition. Untouched patina. Wire hooks.
SOLD
USBP 43. Dug US “Burnside” Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Shoulder Sling.
Fine looking little plate with intact iron attachment loops. Thought to be issued to troops in Ambrose Burnside’s Division. Found in Upper Shenandoah Valley. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.
SOLD
USBP 44. Dug US/CS Cavalry Carbine Sling Buckle.
Absolutely untouched with dirt still on it. Dug a few months ago in a Confederate camp site near Morganton LA. by Willam Gant.
SOLD
USBP 45. 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
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USBP 46. State of New York Enlisted Man’s Belt Plate.
Fine looking non-excavated example with a mellow patina. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.
SOLD
USBP 47. 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 48. Dug State of New York Officer’s Sword Belt Buckle.
Scarce dug buckle with intact belt tongue. Brown patina with some ground action. Provenance unknown.
$695.00
USBP 49. Dug US “Burnside” Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Shoulder Sling.
Smooth chocolate brown patina. Iron attachment loops rusted away. Thought to be issued to troops in Ambrose Burnside’s Division. Probably found in the Upper Shenandoah Valley. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.
$225.00
USBP 50. US Enlisted Man’s Breastplate for Cartridge Box Sling.
Flawless example. Non-excavated.
$250.00
USBP 51. Dug US Breast Plate for Cartridge Box Shoulder Sling.
Unusual variant in great condition. Slick dark patina, sharp details, and both iron attachment loops intact. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.
$225.00 HOLD G.L.
USBP 52. US Enlisted Man’s Cartridge Box Plate. Shiloh TN. Battlefield.
Great looking plate with a chocolate brown patina. Attachment loops intact. Found recently by Brant Arnold on private property near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield by Brant Arnold.
SOLD
USBP 53. 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 54. US Enlisted Infantryman’s Cartridge Box Plate.
Standard Gaylord contract pattern in perfect non-excavated condition. Perhaps there is a cartridge box out there in need of some bling. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.
$225.00
USBP 55. US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate ca. 1857-1863.
Early Gaylord Contract US belt buckle with stud hooks. This variant is shown on page 313, Fig. 505 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. Flawless non-excavated example with an untouched patina.
SOLD
USBP 56. 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 57. 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
USBP 58. US Enlisted Man’s Accoutrement Belt Plate ca. 1861-1865.
Watertown Arsenal Contract US belt buckle with arrow hooks. This variant is shown on page 312, Fig. 504 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Belt Plates”. These buckles have been recovered in early Civil War sites, particularly Shiloh. I have noted examples of the matching cartridge box plates on Watertown NY. Arsenal marked cartridge boxes. This buckle has an untouched patina and shows service wear.
$350.00
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USBP 59. Dug US Enlisted Infantryman’s Belt Buckle. Cedar Mountain VA. Battlefield.
Excellent condition with a fantastic patina. This variant with arrow hooks is shown on page 314 of O’Donnell and Campbell’s reference book “American Military Buckles and Plates”.
SOLD