$30.00 Much heavier than Union hanger. This is type that went with two piece CS belt buckles. Excavated from the Gettysburg area.
Author: Robert Simmons
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.
Brass Colonial Spur
$45.00 Possibly from French & Indian War or Revolutionary War. You can clearly see how rowel section is worn down smooth from use after removal. Last Photo is an exert from book HISTORIC AMERICAN SPURS by Howard R. Crouch.
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.
Nickel Wreath
$55.00 Cast nickel wreath for two piece buckle. Not sure of origin but believe WW2 or earlier. Excellent condition. Outer belt loop height approximately 48mm.
Hessen Shako Police Hat Plate
$25.00 Pre WW2. Features 12 point star with attached inset of rampant lion in shield. Stamped brass with silver gilt. Excellent condition. Approximate overall diameter from point to point is 59mm.