$55.00 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?
$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.
US Harpers Ferry Model 1816 Lockplate – SALE PENDING
$85.00 Made by Harpers Ferry Armory of Harpers Ferry West Virginia and dated 1825. I believe this was converted to percussion for Civil War use. This item is marked with the soldiers name which starts to the right of the Eagle.