Robert Simmons, Author at Old Militaria

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 – SOLD

$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.

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.

British Victorian Officer’s Belt Plate

$175.00 Gilted cast brass with applied center having silver lion over crown attached. Both pieces benchmarked 6. Approximately 49mm by 85mm.

German WW2 Civil Air Defense Honor Decoration – 1st Class

$650.00 Instituted by Adolph Hitler on January 30th, 1938. For German personnel serving in the Civil Air Defense of Germany. Fairly heavy. I believe this is brass or bronze with gold gilt.