$95.00 The Virginia Military Institute is located in Lexington, Virginia. It was founded in 1839 as America’s first state military college and is the oldest public senior military college in the United States. During the Civil War after marching 80 miles from Lexington to New Market, on May 15, 1864 247 members of the VMI… Continue reading Virginia Military Institure Belt Buckle
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Shenandoah Valley Academy Belt Buckle
$125.00 The Shenandoah Valley Academy was located in Winchester, Virginia. It succeeded the Winchester Academy which closed in 1861 with students and faculty alike joining the Confederate forces. In 1865 after reorganization, the trustees changed the name to the Shenandoah Valley Academy. It closed in 1939 for financial reasons. Buckle is in excellent condition and… Continue reading Shenandoah Valley Academy Belt Buckle
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 depth of U 3&1/2 inches.
Confederate Sword Hanger
$45.00 Much heavier than Union hanger. This is type that went with two piece CS belt buckles. Excavated from the Gettysburg area.
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.
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.
Militia Waist Belt Plate
$225.00 Excellent as found condition. Approximately 53mm by 99mm.
GAR Waist Belt Plate
$55.00 Grand Army Of The Republic Waist Belt Plate. Excellent as found condition. Approximately 48mm by 72mm.