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| Very Nice Displaying Shipwreck Recovery SNY State of New York Waist Belt Plate |
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Here is a Fine Shipwreck Recovered State of New York, SNY Waist Belt Plate ! It is the earliest known pattern that would have had iron wire hooks, but both the iron hooks and the brass face have deteriorated in the salt water leaving just the lead solder fill. Although the provenance of this one has been lost, most of these early SNY water recovered plates came from a side wheel steamer that sank just off the coast of South Carolina. The letters and the rim are solid on this one, and the letters show quite well in hand. A Fine Water Recovered Early SNY Waist Belt Plate ! [ L.L. ]
$300 NOW REDUCED JUST $240 plus shipping
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| US Model 1808 Shoulder Belt Plate Recovered in one of Andrew Jackson's War of 1812 Campsites near Mobile, Alabama. |
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| Here is a Nice US Model 1808 Shoulder Belt Plate used in the War of 1812 ! The front shows a nice smooth brown patina, with one little nick out of the edge, and a small break where one of the studs on the reverse has been pushed almost thru the plate. The reverse shows both of the peened belt studs still present though a little rough, but the tongue has been broken off. The old tag in the riker with the plate explains that this plate was recovered in one of Andrew Jackson’s Campsites near Mobile, Alabama. A Decent Example of a very early U.S. Plate with some Real History ! [ L.L. ]
$ 300 NOW JUST $275 plus shipping
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| Fine Displaying Excavated U.S. M1851 Eagle Sword Belt Plat |
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Here is a Fine Displaying Excavated U.S. M1851 Eagle Sword Belt Plate ! It is in Very Good Excavated condition, displaying a nice greenish brown patina, front and back. The wreath around the eagle has deteriorated as is often the case on these, but the small tongue is still nicely intact on the reverse. The plate is also bench marked on the reverse, with the number 872, the 8 is double stamped, and there is a round cast recess in the middle of the reverse. It is the pattern with sun rays all the way around the inner edges of the border, and similar to Plates 662, 664, and 665, in the book, American Military Belt Plates, by O’Donnell & Campbell. In the book, the authors says orders for this pattern started in December of 1863, but I have one that was recovered in a December, 1862, site. A Fine Dug U.S. Eagle Sword Belt Plate ! Recovery location unknown.
$290 plus shipping
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| Fine Displaying Dug Benchmarked U.S. Sword Belt Plate |
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Here is a Nice Displaying Dug U.S. Eagle Sword Belt Plate ! It is the pattern where the sun rays go almost all the way around the inside of the rectangle, and wears a real nice greenish/brown patina. The front really shows a lot of wear, and you can almost bet this one was worn for some time before being lost or discarded. The reverse shows the tongue still intact and a bench mark of “544.” The belt attachment end is bent out of shape, and the plate in general has several minor bends, but will still lay flat in a case and display very well. A Fine Looking Dug U.S. Eagle Sword Belt Plate with a Very Pretty Patina !
$250 plus shipping
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| Fine Non-Dug Bench Marked 1851 Pattern Sword Belt Plate |
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| Here's a Fine Nondug U.S. Regulation 1851, Sword Belt Plate ! It is the enlisted pattern with sun rays around the edges and in to the bottom corners. Front and back it wears a wonderful dark brown patina and shows its tongue still nicely intact on the reverse. It also has a bench number of “826” and retains its original body curve. There is a small portion of the German Silver wreath missing at the very bottom of the plate. Though some of the books call this an 1864-1865 pattern, I have a dug example that was recovered at a December, 1862, site here in NW Arkansas. A Fine Displaying Regulation 1851, Sword Belt Plate !
$290 plus shipping
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| Fine Displaying Original Non-Dug Benchmarked U.S. Sword Belt Plate w/Dug Benchmarked Keeper |
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Here is a Nice Non-dug U.S. Eagle Sword Belt Plate ! It has a Nice look with a mellow golden brown patina over the entire plate. Most of the German Silver wreath is still intact, with a small portion missing at bottom center. The reverse shows a benchmark in one corner near the tongue of “243”, and someone has mated it with a dug keeper that is also bench marked, but with the number “277”. The keeper fits the plate well though. Just a Fine Displaying Non-dug U.S. Eagle Sword Belt Plate !
$290 plus shipping
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| Nice Priced "W.H. Smith - Brooklyn" marked U.S. Puppy Paw Waist Belt Plate |
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| Here is a Decent Displaying, Maker Marked, U.S. Puppy Paw Waist Belt Plate ! The front shows edge damage on the -S side, and a couple more minor freeze cracks, but wears a fairly smooth, nice brown patina. The reverse shows all three attachment hooks present and most of the lead solder fill. There are hints of remaining silver on top of the puppy paw studs, and still mostly legible, stamped in the lead solder fill is the maker’s mark of, “ W. H. Smith – Brooklyn.” Recovery location unknown. A real nice example of a Smith marked plate can run $350 or more, but this one is priced much nicer. A Decent Displaying, Maker Marked, U.S. Puppy Paw Waist Belt Plate !
$150 plus shipping
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| Decent Displaying U.S. Puppy Paw Waist Belt Plate w/Leather Remnants |
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Here is a Decent Displaying U.S. Puppy Paw Waist Belt Plate ! The end near the -S has been damaged but the front shows a mostly nice brown patina still retaining some encrusted dirt and the letters “US” stand out well. The reverse shows most of the lead solder fill intact, along with both puppy paws and some of the leather belt under them. The tongue is missing. Recovery location unknown. A Fair Displaying US Puppy Paw Belt Plate with a fair price !
$125 plus shipping
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| W.H. Smith Maker Marked US Eagle Breast Plate with Both Loops - Recovered Brandy Station, Virginia. |
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| Here is an Excellent Dug Maker Marked U.S. Eagle Breast Plate with Both Iron Loops Intact ! The front shows a mixed brown/green patina that nicely highlites the eagle device, with no damage and minimal ground action. The reverse shows 95% of the lead solder fill still intact, and both iron loops still present, though bent over towards the center. The “ W. H. Smith Brooklyn “ maker’s mark is 90% + legible in hand, though it doesn’t really show in my pictures. Recovered at Brandy Station, Virginia. Just a Great Displaying, Maker Marked U.S. Eagle Breast Plate !
$220 plus shipping
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| Fine Displaying Dug U.S. Eagle Breast Plate |
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| Here is Fine Displaying Dug U.S. Eagle Breast Plate or Shoulder Plate ! The front has a wonderful mostly slick green/brown patina that very nicely highlights the eagle device. There is some minor ground action around the very outer edges, but no damage or rust thru. The reverse shows the iron loops rusted away, but still retains 95% or more of the lead solder fill. There is some old paper or cardboard stuck to the solder, where it may have been mounted in a display, but this might be carefully removed if desired. A Very Nice Display Dug U.S. Eagle Breast Plate !
$125 plus shipping
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| Nice Displaying Dug U.S. Eagle Breast Plate |
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Here is a Nice Displaying Dug U.S. Eagle Breast Plate ! It has a couple of little bumps, some very minor edge loss near the bottom, and a couple of rust thru areas, but the details of the eagle device still show well. It wears a fairly smooth mostly brown patina. The reverse shows the iron loops rusted away, as is common on dug plates, but the lead solder fill is nearly all intact. A Fairly Nice Dug Eagle Breast Plate that Displays Well !
$125 plus shipping
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| Dug Eagle Breast Plate with a Great Look and Carved on the Back |
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| Here is a Beautiful Dug U.S. Eagle Breast Plate ! The face shows no major damage, or rust thru, and still retains a lot of crusted dirt from the recovery site, giving it a wonderful just dug look. The details of the eagle stand out very well against that background. The reverse shows the iron loops rusted away, but retains the majority of its lead solder fill. That lead solder fill also shows multiple carve marks, where a soldier has been carving horizontal and vertical lines, though I can’t really see a design, it may have meant something to him, or could have just been idle doodling. Either way it is neat. A Fine Displaying U.S. Eagle Breast Plate with that “Just Dug” look and some Personalized Carving on the Back !
$125 plus shipping
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| Pretty Patina on this dug Breast Plate |
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| Here is a Colorful & Nice Priced U.S. Eagle Breast Plate ! It shows some edge damage, a couple of freeze cracks, and some high points on the eagle’s wings where the brass has worn down to the lead solder. The plate though has a really colorful look, with a mix of light green, almost yellow, and a dark orange near the bottom. Don’t know for a fact, but it may have come out of a trash pit. The reverse shows the iron loops rusted away, but most of the lead solder fill still intact. A Fair Displaying U.S. Eagle Breast Plate with a Unique Patina !
$75 plus shipping
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| Possibly Carved Eagle Breast Plate Recovered in Tennessee |
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| Here is a Decent Displaying Dug Eagle Breast Plate ! It is rougher for the wear, showing considerable ground action, with 80% of the rim missing, possibly carved off, and several rust thru spots on the front. The eagle device however, still shows fairly good details. The reverse shows the iron loops rusted away, but most of the lead solder fill intact. Also on the reverse is someone’s old label that says simply, “Tennessee.” A rough dug example, from Tennessee but priced accordingly.
$45 plus shipping
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| Fine Displaying Non-Dug Eagle Breast Plate with Both Iron Loops |
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| Here is an Excellent Non-Dug Civil War Period Eagle Breast Plate ! It wears a wonderful old brown patina with areas of green verdigris, and shows no damage to the front. The reverse shows the full lead solder fill turned to a dark gray, and both iron attachment loops still present. This would be perfect for a cartridge box sling needing a plate, or make a fine addition to anyone’s Civil War Plate collection. A Fine Non-Dug Civil War U.S. Eagle Breast Plate ! [ D.K. ]
$195 plus shipping
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| Helena NCO Eagle Plate |
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| Here's a Very Nice Displaying 3-Hook NCO Eagle Plate !
The front or face has a nice smooth patina, with good details, and
two small areas where the iron loops on reverse, rusted thru. Plate
is nice and flat though, with almost no edge damage. Reverse shows
98-99% lead solder fill remaining in smooth condition. Iron hooks
are mostly gone, with about half of one remaining, and stubs where
the other two were. Traces of iron running thru the lead solder
leave no doubt that this was manufactured as a 3-hook NCO
plate. A Non-Commissioned Officer's Eagle Plate With a Nice
Look ! Recovered Helena, Arkansas.
$225 plus shipping
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| Young "Relic Hounds" Dreaming of an untouched Camp and Beef Jerky for the Hunt ! |
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