Author: Robert Simmons

$350.00 Similar to Plate 606 on Page 370 in book AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES by Michael J. O’Donnell & J. Duncan Campbell. Eagle faces arrows. Very unusual pattern. Benchmark Roman Numeral III on rear. Approximately 50mm by 82mm.

$3500.00 Identical to Figure 28 on Page 39 of book VIRGINIA MILITARIA OF THE CIVIL WAR by Howard R. Crouch. Used by immediate pre-war Virginia militia units. Approximately 50mm by 70mm.

$95.00 Original as found brass bullet mold for casting .31 caliber round and conical bullets. I have never seen another one of these where the conical cavity is next to the hinge. All others I have seen have the round cavity next to the hinge. From an old home near Edinburg, Virginia.

$75.00 Excellent condition. Strapped to saddle in order for carbine to be inserted for support. Approximate overall height 2.5 inches.

$150.00 At some time plate was engraved on front with initials BWK along with a list of WW1 battles US troops were involved in. Similar to Plate 928 on Page 550 in book AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES by Michael J. O’Donnell & J. Duncan Campbell. Approximately 54mm by 85mm.

$70.00 Forged of iron. Possible Confederate use. Similar to #1 on page 136 in book CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS by Howard R. Crouch. Howard states a heavy iron stirrup dug in the Virginia theatre of war. Approximate overall height 5 inches.

$30.00 Forged of iron. Possible Confederate use. Approximate overall height 5 inches.

$95.00 Brass construction with nickel plating. Approximately 52mm by 50mm.