Price: $250.00
Minty dug box plate recovered south and west of Dover, Tennessee several years ago. Both iron loops are present and in great condition. 100% of the lead backing is present. The front has a deep chocolate brown patina throughout with a hint of the dirt from wince it came. Just enough to accent this great looking piece. I know, box plates are a dime a dozen out there, but this one really takes the cake and would definitely be hard to upgrade.
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Price: $295.00
Great looking dug US puppy paw plate with a near perfect face which exhibits a nice mellow patina throughout. This is referred to by some as the 'Dragoon Style' pattern with the fixed studs located behind the 'S'. The adjusting hook is missing as can be seen by the images, however both studs are present. The lead back is 85% present with ground action being the culprit in most of it missing. The shape of the buckle remains good in both curvature and along the outer edge. There is only one small push on the brass located behind the edge on the lower corner below the 'S' as can be seen in the images. The face has an unremarkable chocolate patina throughout with no cracks noted and only a few dings on the upright of the 'U'. This plate will display right up there with the best of them.
Price: $350.00 Sale Pending
M1851 Eagle Enlisted Sword Belt Plate (O'Donnell/Campbell #664 pg400) in dug condition. The exact recovery sight is unknown, however it is highly unusual to find a plate with the silver applied wreath still present. The belt loop is still intact as is the hood adjustor. The reverse reveals the benchmark number of '73'. As you can see the plate has a nice dark patina throughout which really give the plate nice display appeal. As I mentioned before, you will be hard pressed to find a dug M1851 with the silver wreath still intact.
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Price: $425.00 Sale Pending
O'Donnell & Campbell plate 446 (pg282) Non-dug 1826 Pattern shoulder plate for NCO or Musicians baldric. The plate is in really good condition with the wire hooks present as is 100% of the lead fill. The brass face has a nice mellow patina throughout with only minor blemishes noted. The cool thing about this plate is that referenced in O'Donnell/Campbell's book, it mentions the casting flaws noted on this variant of plate. On this particular specimen is has both blemishes noted in the book, the most noteable being the faint stem between the flights of the arrows and the talon with the branch. The images tell the tale with this one.
Price: $395.00
US belt rig measuring 28-inches in length with a nice looking arrow-hook plate. The plate is in overall good condition, but shows some nice wear with the dings giving it some character and indications of use. All hooks are present and the face has a nice attic-mellow patina. The belt shows the crazing that we like to see in period leather, which is very pliable. There is a repair, which I have a close up of in the image section. This is a really nice looking rig with character.
Price: $150.00
Nice looking dug US boxplate with a nice chocolate brown patina. 100% of the rim is present as is approximately 95% of the lead back. The loops are replacements to make the buckle display complete. The profile of the plate is straight and looks really good. Unfortunately the recovery site is unknown.
Price: SOLD
Nice looking dug US box-plate in relatively good condition. The profile is straight and it has approximately 90% of the lead backing present. Both loops are missing, however you can see the remnants of their existence. As you can see it has a nice chocolate patina throughout and displays very nicely from the front. If your looking for an inexpensive Father's day gift, this would make a nice one.
Price: $175.00
Great looking Yankee eagle breast plate with a nice chocolate patina throughout. The plate has a straight profile with 97% of the lead fill still in place. One and a half of the iron loops are present and are straight. There is a small blemish of the iron loop starting to poke through the eagles left leg. It does not detract from the overall look of the plate but is mentioned for exactness.
Price: SOLD
Price: $175.00
Yankee breastplate in dug condition and displays a nice chocolate patina throughout. The lead is 98% present on the back with only very little of the brass rim showing. There is one of the iron loops on the back. The overall profile is straight with only a slight lift on 1/4 of the plate. There are no cracks or repairs noted and the recovery site is unknown.
Price: SOLD
Here is a great opportunity to own multiple pieces of history in one. The center piece is a dug US box plate in good condition. The face, with a chocolate patina, has no cracks or repairs and displays wonderfully. The back has approximately 90% of the lead backing as well as one of the iron loops. The shape of the plate is flat and no repairs or cracks on the rim are noted. This plate, which was recovered by Sydney Kerksis, it noted to have come from "Blackford's Ford, MD". This is written in Mr. Kerksis' own hand writing on the envelope accompanying the plate. Mr. Kerksis is more popularly known for writing what is considered today as a fundamental book on buckle collecting Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795-1874. Also with the grouping comes a certificate of authenticity from John Pannick of the Sword & Saber in Gettysburg, Pa. Blackford's Ford (aka Pack Horse Ford & Shepardtown Ford) was an instrumental crossing for the Confederate Army for the Maryland Campaign of 1862, Gettysburg Campaign, and as a retreat route following the Battle of Antietam, which would consequently lead to the Battle of Shepardstown, Va. (Now West Virginia). Click here for more information on Blackford's Ford: http://www.civilwaralbum.com/antietam/blackfords_ford2.htm
Price: SOLD
You're standard issue US Eagle Breastplate recovered, according to the blue ink on the back, from Manassas, Virginia. The face has a rich chocolate patina throughout with no dings or cracks on the face. The back has 99.9% of the lead along with the iron attachment loops. The profile of the plate is flat, as it was issued. This is definitely an upgrade plate and has everything a collector would want. The pics tell the tale with this one.
Price: SOLD
A super looking US Puppy Paw belt plate which was recovered from the Tullahoma area. It was dug recently and one could hardly believe it based on its condition. The face displays a deep chocolate patina and has no rust pushes that I can see. One side has a slight crease where it was bent. The lead on the back is 99% present and all three attachments are on the back. Super looking plate for any collection.
Price: SOLD
Here is a great looking dug US boxplate, recovery site unknown. Both iron loops are present on the back and are solid. The lead is 98% present with a small piece flaking off of one corner which can be seen in the images. "WH Smith" markings on the back can be seen. The face has a nice chocolate brown patina throughout and has great display appeal. There are no cracks or breaks noted anywhere. There is just a little bit of a wave on one corner (9oclock position), but the overall profile of the plate is straight. This is a great looking plate and I'm sure you'll be pleased with it as well.
Price:
$185.00
Great looking dug Union Breastplate with a deep chocolate patina throughout. There are no dings or cracks noted on the face. The back has 98% of the lead with some mild/moderate ground action with some around the edges. There is only one frail iron hook on the back. The profile is straight w/ no curve whatsoever. The recovery site of this plate is unknown.
Price:
$450.00
A really nice looking dug M1826 Pattern NCO Shoulder Belt Plate maker marked with "W.H. Smith/Brooklyn". The face has a nice deep chocolate brown patina throughout with no cracks or repairs anywhere. There is a small oxidation spot starting to push through near the 'flights' of the arrows from the iron wire hook on the back. The lead is 99% present with mild ground action noted. The two secure hooks are present, but the single adjusting hook is missing. The back mark can be seen, the W.H. Smith can be barely made out between the pitting, however Brooklyn stands out fairly well. The profile is straight with no bends or curve anywhere. It is a dug specimen and the recovery site is unknown. Please refer to American Military Plates by Campbell & O'Donnell; page 290, plate 462.