Author: Robert Simmons

Augusta Military Academy Shoulder Belt Plate

$35.00 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 very strong connection. Approximately… Continue reading Augusta Military Academy Shoulder Belt Plate

The Paul Revere Portfolio, Works That Changed America

$1200.00 Three images printed from Paul Revere’s original copper plates by Robert Townsend & Katherine Hanlon at R.E.Townsend Studio, Amesbury, Massachusetts in 2005. Set number 154 of 500 contains The Bloody Massacre perpetrated in King Street Boston on March 5th 1770 by a Party of the 29th Regt.; A view of Part of the Town… Continue reading The Paul Revere Portfolio, Works That Changed America

Virginia Waist Belt Plate

$250.00 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.

Civil War Carbine Sling Belt Rig

$550.00 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.

Hard Rubber Syringe

$35.00 Marked THE I.R. COMB CO GOODYEAR 1851. I.R. stood for India Rubber. There is a hairling on one side which shows in third photo. Still a very solid and well marked hard rubber item. Approximate length closed 6.25 inches.