$75.00 As found excellent condition. From an old home near Woodstock, Virginia here in the Shenandoah Valley. Approximate height 5&3/8 inches.
Author: Robert Simmons
Augusta Military Academy Breast 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 strong connection. Approximately 84mm… Continue reading Augusta Military Academy Breast 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 Military Institure Belt Buckle
$75.00 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
Confederate Sword Hanger
$30.00 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
$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.
Militia Waist Belt Plate
$175.00 Excellent as found condition. Approximately 53mm by 99mm.
US Springfield Model 1842 Lockplate
$85.00 Made by Springfield Armory of Springfield, Massachusetts and dated 1849. The Model 1842 was a .69 Caliber Percussion Musket.