Misc. Dug Items
Misc. Non-Dug Items
Civil War Buckles
This page last updated August 19, 2008
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PC2096 Louisiana Belt Plate On any day of relic hunting a Louisiana belt plate would be considered a very rare find. This particular example was excavated just up the road from me on an autumn day in the area of Brandy Station, Va. in 2006. That day, relic hunter David Hawkins pulled this out of the ground and this, of course, made him quite happy. Then, after getting another signal only a few feet away, he uncovered 4 inch Schenkl shell. Now, he was really happy! David was fairly new at the hobby at the time and perhaps he didn't know how happy he should have been. The plate was about 12 inches deep and the shell was about 18 inches in the ground. I'd say that all that digging was well worth it! This plate is most definitely an excavated relic as it has an inward bend most likely due from years of weathering the freezing and thawing of the surrounding soil. It has a brass face and a lead filled back and the best part is that it still retains all three brass attachment hooks and most of its lead. The die-stamped brass face shows a pelican feeding her young surrounded by a branch and its leaves. The face has a mixed brown green patina and there are several freeze cracks within the brass around the pelican. One corner of the plate is missing but this does not affect any part of the pelican or branch. The rear has all three hooks solidly in place and nearly all of the lead except for that area of the missing corner. Even with the freeze cracks in the face, this plate is very solid and will display nicely. This plate is direct form the digger and has not been repaired. An example of this plate can be found in Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates by Steve E. Mullinax as plate 258 and also in the "expanded edition" of the same book as plate 283. Approx. 54 x 81 mm. SOLD |
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PC1638 US Belt Plate This US belt plate is a nice looking excavated example. This one was excavated from the battle of Stones's River, TN. The brass face of this plate, with its handsome chocolate brown patina, has the big fat letter "US" style which really stand out. It is this letter style often seen with the manufacturer's stamp of "WH Smith Brooklyn". There are no cracks or breaks in the face. The rear of the plate has full lead with very minor flaking at areas of the rim. All three attachment hooks are present and in place and this plate has not been repaired and has no major bends. This is a nice looking dug belt plate from a bloody battle and will make an excellent addition to any relic collection. Approx. 55 x 87 mm. $255.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC2085 Confederate Frame Belt Buckle This Confederate frame belt buckle is in excellent condition and has a very pleasing green patina. Constructed of cast brass, and excavated in the Petersburg, VA area, this buckle has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs. If you are looking for a museum quality piece then this buckle is it! Approx. 65 x 74 mm. $650.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1639 US Belt Plate This excavated US belt plate is in good condition and has an excellent dug look with its dirty brown patina. The brass face has no cracks or breaks and just enough soil remaining to beautifully highlight the letters "US". The rim shows some wear and tear with a few dings. The rear, with all three attachment hooks present, has most of its lead with the exception of a few areas at the rim. There is one spot at the rim, about a half inch across, where enough lead is missing so that the back side of the brass plate can be seen. This plate was excavated in the early 1980s in the Brandy Station, VA area. Approx. 54 x 85 mm. $295.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC1571 US Carbine Sling Buckle This excavated US carbine sling buckle is in good condition and has a dirty chocolate brown patina. One of the tangs, which moves freely, is fully present while only a part of the other tang is there. The buckle has no cracks, bends or repairs. This is a very nice excavated example from New Market, Va. that will make for a nice addition to any collection. Approx. 52 x 85 mm. $95.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1190 US Belt Plate Marked "W H Smith Brooklyn" Non-Excavated This maker marked non-excavated US belt plate with the "puppy paw" style attachment is an absolutely beautiful piece. The plate does show definite wear and tear indicating that it was in use for some time. The brass face has a very pleasing aged brass "attic" patina and is without cracks or breaks. The rear has full lead with the make mark of "WH SMITH BROOKLYN" which has been high lighted with baby powder to show that all letters of the mark are visible. This plate has not been repaired and all three attachment hooks are solidly in place. This plate is a very nice non-excavated maker marked belt plate and will make for an excellent addition to any collection. Approx. 53 x 85 mm. $495.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1002 US "Puppy Paw" Belt Plate This US belt plate with the "puppy paw" style attachment hooks has that just dug look. This plate is actually out of a 20 year old private collection of relics and was excavated in the Richmond, VA area. The plate is in near perfect condition with only one flaw. Located at the 2 o'clock position is a slight nick in the rim where most likely it was struck by the digger's tool. The brass face of the plate with areas still soil covered has a light yellow brown appearance. The rear lead is smooth and complete with all attachment hooks present. This plate has no cracks, no breaks (other than the nick mentioned above) and no bends or repairs. This plate is a very nice looking "definitely dug" example. Approx. 54 x 85 mm. $335.00 Order Information or Questions? |
