1800's Militaria Nondug
Confederate Spur
$225.00 Brass construction. Similar to CS4 on Page 52 of book HISTORIC AMERICAN SPURS by Howard R. Crouch. Approximate measurement across opening 78mm. Debth of U approximately 85mm.
Augusta Military Academy Breast Plate?
$55.00 Brass construction. Marked ROLLER UNIFORM MNFG. CO. MT. SYDNEY. VA. There is no information available about this company. The Augusta Military Academy was established in 1865 by Confederate veteran Charles Summerville Roller and existed into the 20th century. It was located at Mt. Sydney, VA. I believe there is a strong connection. Approximately 84mm… Continue reading Augusta Military Academy Breast Plate?
1874 Pattern Waist Belt Plate
$40.00 1874 Pattern Eagle Officers Belt Buckle. Still retains gold gilt. Approximately 51mm by 77mm.
Very Unusual US Cavalry Brass Spurs
$250.00 Very well made. Only pair I have seen chamfered and not rounded. Approximate opening 3&1/8 inches. Approximate debth of U 3&1/2 inches.
Virginia Waist Belt Plate
$275.00 Similar to Figure 55 on Page 61 of book VIRGINIA MILITARIA OF THE CIVIL WAR by Howard R. Crouch. Nice example. Gold Gilted. Approximately 50mm by 69mm.
US Harpers Ferry Model 1816 Lockplate
$85.00 Made by Harpers Ferry Armory of Harpers Ferry West Virginia and dated 1825. I believe this was converted to percussion for Civil War use. This item is marked with the soldiers name which starts to the right of the Eagle.
Bahn Frei Belt Buckle
$550.00 Excellent condition. Rare buckle associated with the famous German immigrant Turner organizations that served with such honor during the American Civil War. The most famous Turner regiments were the 9th Ohio and 17th Missouri. Approximately 67mm by 84mm.
Civil War Carbine Sling Belt Rig
$650.00 Complete sling belt with buckle, batwing and carbine hook. Approximately 2.5 inch width and 53 inch length. Leather is in very nice condition and easily pliable. Has marking which shows in last photo.
Militia Officer Waist Belt Plate Wreath
$1200.00 Enlisted ca. 1826-1834. Similar to Plate 118 on Page 83 and Plate 122 on Page 86 in book AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES by Michael J. O'Donnell & J. Duncan Campbell. Marked with Roman Numeral IX on rear. Has remains of silver gilt. Approximately 50mm by 80mm.
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