1800's Militaria Nondug
Citadel Waist Belt Plate
$150.00 Located in Charleston, SC and established in 1842 the Citadel is the third oldest of the six senior military colleges in the US. Two hundred and nine Citadel graduates served in the Confederacy during the Civil War. I believe this item dates to the late 1800's. In excellent condition. Approximately 63mm by 68mm.
Brass .31 Caliber Bullet Mold
$95.00 Original as found brass bullet mold for casting .31 caliber round and conical bullets. I have never seen another one of these where the conical cavity is next to the hinge. All others I have seen have the round cavity next to the hinge. From an old home near Edinburg, Virginia.
Model 1842 Musket Rear Sight
$200.00 Original as found with US marking. Solder remains exist on sight underside. This could easily be removed. There is no spring or attachment screws.
Winchester Steel Butt Plate.
$150.00 Original as found. Curved with serial number 277814 on inside. Outside tang measures approximately 1&7/8 inches. Outside butt portion measures approximately 4&1/4 inches if measuring a straight line from top to bottom. Would possibly work for Model 1890, 1892, 1894, 1895 and 1886.
Civil War Carbine Leather Socket
$75.00 Excellent condition. Strapped to saddle in order for carbine to be inserted for support. Approximate overall height 2.5 inches.
Virginia Waist Belt Plate
$3500.00 Identical to Figure 28 on Page 39 of book VIRGINIA MILITARIA OF THE CIVIL WAR by Howard R. Crouch. Used by immediate pre-war Virginia militia units. Approximately 50mm by 70mm.
Virginia Waist Belt Plate
$250.00 Identical to Figure 55 on Page 61 of book VIRGINIA MILITARIA OF THE CIVIL WAR by Howard R. Crouch. Much rarer than its Civil War counterpart. Approximately 50mm by 70mm.
1872 Hagner Waist Belt Plate – Jeweler Engraved
$150.00 At some time plate was engraved on front with initials BWK along with a list of WW1 battles US troops were involved in. Similar to Plate 928 on Page 550 in book AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES by Michael J. O'Donnell & J. Duncan Campbell. Approximately 54mm by 85mm.