{"id":11,"date":"2012-07-11T20:19:52","date_gmt":"2012-07-11T20:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.southernstripes.com\/AOT\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-09-07T22:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T22:21:31","slug":"confederate-belt-buckles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.armyoftennesseerelics.com\/?page_id=11","title":{"rendered":"Confederate Belt Buckles &#038; Plates"},"content":{"rendered":"ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 1. Dug Alabama Militia Officer\u2019s Sword Belt Plate.<\/h2>\n<p>Great looking buckle with intact tongue on reverse. Attractive chocolate brown patina and sharp details. Found while raking leaves in a yard near Orange VA. Once part of the esteemed Bill Blackmann collection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$18,500.00 HOLD B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 2. Rare Confederate Enlisted Artilleryman\u2019s Sword Belt.<\/h2>\n<p>Here is what you need to display with your Confederate Short Artillery Sword. This belt is absolutely untouched. The Western Theater stamped brass CS \u201cEgg\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. The frog should accept any of the Southern made scabbards. One of the two belt hanger straps has separated and could possibly be repaired.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$6995.00&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_2_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 3. Dug Confederate \u201cArmy of Tennessee\u201d Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Plate.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>This less common variant is only found in the Western Theater. Also known as the \u201cPort Hudson\u201d style CS belt buckle with rounded corners. Heavy thick casting with a mottled olive green-patina. Campaign wear to the face. Reverse has the stubs of the hooks that appear intentionally clipped when discarded. Provenance uncertain. This type is shown on page 77 in Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Provenance unknown. Measures 74 x 48 mm. Originally purchased from Rafael Eledge of Shiloh Relics and is accompanied by his COA letter. Ex. Rick McLemore collection. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$2750.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_3_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 4. Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Accoutrement Belt.<\/h2>\n<p>Classic Atlanta Arsenal \u201cC.S.A.\u201d Belt Buckle on what appears to be its original leather belt. Condition and appearance are outstanding. The buckle itself is a particularly thick variant. The hooks are perfect and it has a deep bronze patina that has never been cleaned. The leather belt is supple with original surface and minimal flaking. No tears or repairs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>$7995.00 HOLD D.D<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_4_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 5. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. Gettysburg PA. Battlefield.<\/h2>\n<p>Scarce \u201cDouble Tongue\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d.Measures 91 x 63 mm. Comes with Horse Soldier COA signed by Wes Small. &nbsp;<strong>$3650.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_5_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 6. Confederate Enlistedman\u2019s Accoutrement Belt.<\/h2>\n<p>Fine looking CS oval \u201cBreckinridge\u201d stamped brass belt plate on what I consider to be its original leather belt. The buckle is flawless in every way. Note soldier\u2019s initials \u201cPHA\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>$9500.00 Reduced!<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_6_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 7. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Plate.<\/h2>\n<p>Superb stamped brass \u201cBreckinridge\u201d style CS Oval belt buckle. Perfectly smooth chocolate brown patina. Reverse retains all three original scrap brass belt hooks. No bends or dings. An identical example is shown on page 86, Plate #149 in Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Provenance of Gen. Braxton Bragg\u2019s Duck River Line near Shelbyville TN. and once part of Steve Mullinax\u2019s reknowned Confederate collection. These buckles are almost exclusively found in the Western Theater. Measures 87 x 57 mm.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>$6500.00 HOLD D.D.<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_7_placeholder\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<h2>CSBP 8. Published Cast Brass \u201cRegulation Pattern\u201d CS Belt Buckle.<\/h2>\n<p>This is the actual buckle photographed on page 85 of Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d 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\u2019s letter of provenance and authenticity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$9500.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_8_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 9. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Plate.<\/h2>\n<p>Classic \u201cTennessee Thin\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Provenance uncertain. If anyone recognizes this buckle and knows where it was found please chime in. Measures 70 x 48 mm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>$2995.00 HOLD A.N.<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_9_placeholder<\/div>\n<h2>CSBP 10. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle.<\/h2>\n<p>Massive large \u201cWishbone\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$895.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_10_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 11. Dug North Carolina Militia Officer\u2019s Sword Belt Buckle.<\/h2>\n<p>Extremely rare buckle with exceptional die work. Tongue is stamped on the reverse &#8220;J.S..SMITH &amp; SONS\/NEW YORK&#8221;. 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>$26,500.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_11_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 12. Dug Confederate Officer\u2019s Sword Belt Buckle.<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. 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. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$3250.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_12_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 13. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. New Hope GA. Battlefield.<\/h2>\n<p>Scarce small size \u201cWishbone\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d.Measures 64 x 56 mm. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$1795.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_13_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 14. Dug Confederate Sword\/Saber Belt Buckle Tongue.<\/h2>\n<p>Richmond Arsenal CS tongue in excellent condition. Found near Macon GA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_14_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 15. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. Clark\u2019s Mountain VA. Battlefield.<\/h2>\n<p>Rare medium size \u201cWishbone\u201d 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\u2019s Mountain VA. Battlefield. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 178 in Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d.Measures 81 x 54 mm. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_15_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 16. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. Cold Harbor VA. Battlefield.<\/h2>\n<p>Large size \u201cWishbone\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d.Measures 101 x 62 mm. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$950.00 HOLD B.R.<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_16_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 17. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Plate.<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d for identical examples and more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;$695.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_17_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 18. Dug Confederate \u201cCS\u201d with Eagle Belt Plate.<\/h2>\n<p>Extremely rare buckle with a spread winged eagle flanked by Leech and Rigdon style \u201cCS\u201d 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 \u201cHC\u201d on either side of the eagle, possibly referring to \u201cHarvard Cadets\u201d. 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 \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. There may be less than four of these in existence. Rarity 10.<\/p>\n<p><strong>$32,500.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_18_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 19. Dug Confederate Cavalryman\u2019s Carbine Sling Buckle. Demopolis Al.<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate General Service Accoutrement Plates\u201d for an identical example that was dug at Culpeper VA. Found at Demopolis Al. by Richard McCardle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$595.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_19_placeholder\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<h2>CSBP 20. Dug Leech &amp; Rigdon Confederate Sword Belt Buckle.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles &amp; Plates\u201d for two nearly identical examples.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;$2850.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_20_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 21. Confederate Officer\u2019s Sword Belt Buckle. Orange Co. VA.<\/h2>\n<p>Known as the \u201cCulpeper\u201d or \u201cBall Serif\u201d CS belt buckle. Also used by enlisted cavalry troopers. One of the least common of all the Army of Northern VA. \u201cTongue and Wreath\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nngg_shortcode_21_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 22. Confederate Enlistedman&#8217;s Belt Plate.<\/h2>\n<p>Rare &#8220;CS with Stars&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_22_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 23. Dug Palmetto Armory Wreath for Sword Belt Buckle.<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>$950.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_23_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 24. Dug Texas State Militia Belt Plate.<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d for another example of this rare plate. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Bill Blackman collection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>$9950.00 Reduced!<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_24_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 25. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle.<\/h2>\n<p>Smaller size \u201cBeveled\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d.Measures 64 x 53 mm.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_25_placeholder\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<h2>CSBP 26. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Plate Found in Gen. Joseph E. Johnston\u2019s 1864 Winter Camp. Dalton GA.<\/h2>\n<p>A beauty! Classic \u201cTennessee Thin\u201d style C.S.A. rectangular belt plate in very fine condition, sharply cast \u201cC.S.A.\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Ex. Ray McMahan collection. Measures 69 x 47 mm.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_26_placeholder<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<h2>CSBP 27. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. Camp of the 16th Alabama Vol. Infantry near Shelbyville TN.<\/h2>\n<p>Large size \u201cWishbone\u201d style Frame Buckle. Very nice example with no damage or issues. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 179 in Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Measures 99 x 62 mm. Found along Gen. Braxton Bragg\u2019s Winter of 1863 Duck River Line. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$895.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_27_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 28. Dug 6th NC State Troops Belt Plate.<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>HOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_28_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 29. Dug Confederate Enlistedman\u2019s Saber Belt Buckle.<\/h2>\n<p>Extra fine \u201cRichmond VA. Arsenal\u201d CS belt buckle. Both pieces obviously dug together. Smooth chocolate brown patina. This type is shown on page 14, Plate # 009 in Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Provenance uncertain but surely found in the wake of Gen. Robert E. Lee\u2019s Army of Northern VA. Accompanied by a signed COA letter from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Military Antiques. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_29_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 30. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. Tyner\u2019s Station TN.<\/h2>\n<p>This version of the Georgia Frame is known as the \u201cGutterback\u201d. Totally untouched condition with a green and rust colored patina. Found in Gen. Patrick Cleburne\u2019s camp at Tyner\u2019s Station, east of Chattanooga Tenn. This type is shown on page 98, Plate # 171 in Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d.Measures 66 x 60 mm. This buckle is accompanied by a signed COA Letter from Wes Small of The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg PA. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD Josephus<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_30_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 31. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. Moss Neck Plantation (Near Fredericksburg VA.).<\/h2>\n<p>Uncommon \u201cDouble Tongue\u201d Frame Buckle in excellent condition. Untouched patina with minor bends from wear. This type is shown on page 104, Plate # 183 in Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d.Measures 96 x 63 mm. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_31_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 32. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. Fredericksburg VA.<\/h2>\n<p>Flawless medium size \u201cWishbone\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Measures 92 x 58 mm. Accompanied by a signed COA Letter from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Antiques. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_32_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 33. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Plate. Fredericksburg VA.<\/h2>\n<p>Rare stamped brass CS \u201cSardine Lid\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Ex. Tom Bain collection. Comes with a signed COA Letter from Larry Hicklen of Middle Tennessee Relics in Murfreesboro. &nbsp;<strong>$5995.00 HOLD B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_33_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 34. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. Atlanta GA.<\/h2>\n<p>A wide variety of \u201cGeorgia Frame\u201d buckles were produced by the Confederacy. This scarce variant is known as the \u201cHeavy Beveled Frame\u201d. Flawless condition with an attractive pea-green patina. This type is shown on page 97, Plate # 170 in Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Ex. Ray McMahan collection. Measures 71 x 55 mm.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_34_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 35. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. Wartrace TN.<\/h2>\n<p>Top notch medium size \u201cWishbone\u201d style CS Frame Buckle. Untouched brown patina with the dirt still on it. No repairs, bends or issues. Gen. Braxton Bragg\u2019s Winter of 1863 Duck River Line cut through Wartrace which is near Tullahoma TN. The troops camped here belonged to Gen. William J. Hardee\u2019s Division and were mostly from Texas, Louisisana, and Alabama. This type is shown on page 102, Plate # 178 in Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d.Measures 91 x 55 mm. . &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$1150.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_35_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 36. Dug Confederate Officer\u2019s Sword Belt Buckle. Sept. 17, 1862 Sharpsburg MD. Battlefield.<\/h2>\n<p>Also used extensively by Confederate cavalry. This variant of the \u201cRichmond VA. Arsenal\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. 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. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$2995.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_36_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 37. Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Plate.<\/h2>\n<p>Top of the line dug example of the \u201cAtlanta Arsenal\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Measures 69 x 47 mm. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Rich Jahn collection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOLD<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_37_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 38. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle. Shelbyville TN.<\/h2>\n<p>Scarce medium size \u201cWishbone\u201d style CS Frame Buckle. Attractive smooth brown patina. No repairs or issues. Gen. Braxton Bragg\u2019s Winter of 1863 Duck River Line passed through Shelbyville which is near Tullahoma TN. Gen. Benjamin Franklin Cheatham\u2019s 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d.Measures 88 x 57 mm.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$1150.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_38_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 39. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Plate. Provenance Unknown.<\/h2>\n<p>Fine looking chocolate brown \u201cBreckinridge\u201d style oval belt Plate. Stamped brass construction with strongly struck \u201cCS\u201d. Smooth surface with no ground action. Original soldered on scrap brass hooks are present but may have been re-attached. One of the best examples out there. This type is shown on page 86, Plate # 149 in Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Measures 86 x 56 mm. Accompanied by a signed COA Letter from Shannon Pritchard of Old South Military Antiques. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$5850.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_39_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 40. Dug Confederate Cavalry or Officer\u2019s Sword\/Saber Belt Buckle.<\/h2>\n<p>This variant of the \u201cRichmond VA. Arsenal\u201d 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 \u201cC\u201d has the classic serifs as shown on page 11, plates #003-004 of Steve Mullinax\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. The \u201cS\u201d has the \u201cExaggerated\u201d 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>$3650.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_40_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 41. Dug Confederate Enlisted Man\u2019s Belt Buckle Found in Tennessee.<\/h2>\n<p>Large size \u201cWishbone\u201d 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\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate Belt Buckles and Plates\u201d. Measures 95 x 64 mm. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$895.00<\/strong><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_41_placeholder\n<h2>CSBP 42. Dug Confederate Cavalryman\u2019s Carbine Sling Buckle.<\/h2>\n<p>Rare Confederate buckle. Fantastic patina, no repairs, only minor service bends. See page 309, Fig, 512 of Lon Keim\u2019s reference book \u201cConfederate General Service Accoutrement Plates\u201d for an identical example.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>$850.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CSBP 1. Dug Alabama Militia Officer\u2019s Sword Belt Plate. Great looking buckle with intact tongue on reverse. Attractive chocolate brown patina and sharp details. Found while raking leaves in a yard near Orange VA. Once part of the esteemed Bill Blackmann collection.&nbsp;&nbsp; $18,500.00 HOLD B.C. CSBP 2. Rare Confederate Enlisted Artilleryman\u2019s Sword Belt. 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