Price: $175.00
Great looking Yankee eagle breast plate with a nice chocolate patina throughout. The plate has a straight profile with 97% of the lead fill still in place. One and a half of the iron loops are present and are straight. There is a small blemish of the iron loop starting to poke through the eagles left leg. It does not detract from the overall look of the plate but is mentioned for exactness.
Price: $375.00
Price: $175.00
Yankee breastplate in dug condition and displays a nice chocolate patina throughout. The lead is 98% present on the back with only very little of the brass rim showing. There is one of the iron loops on the back. The overall profile is straight with only a slight lift on 1/4 of the plate. There are no cracks or repairs noted and the recovery site is unknown.
Price: SOLD
Here is a great opportunity to own multiple pieces of history in one. The center piece is a dug US box plate in good condition. The face, with a chocolate patina, has no cracks or repairs and displays wonderfully. The back has approximately 90% of the lead backing as well as one of the iron loops. The shape of the plate is flat and no repairs or cracks on the rim are noted. This plate, which was recovered by Sydney Kerksis, it noted to have come from "Blackford's Ford, MD". This is written in Mr. Kerksis' own hand writing on the envelope accompanying the plate. Mr. Kerksis is more popularly known for writing what is considered today as a fundamental book on buckle collecting Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795-1874. Also with the grouping comes a certificate of authenticity from John Pannick of the Sword & Saber in Gettysburg, Pa. Blackford's Ford (aka Pack Horse Ford & Shepardtown Ford) was an instrumental crossing for the Confederate Army for the Maryland Campaign of 1862, Gettysburg Campaign, and as a retreat route following the Battle of Antietam, which would consequently lead to the Battle of Shepardstown, Va. (Now West Virginia). Click here for more information on Blackford's Ford: http://www.civilwaralbum.com/antietam/blackfords_ford2.htm
Price: SOLD
You're standard issue US Eagle Breastplate recovered, according to the blue ink on the back, from Manassas, Virginia. The face has a rich chocolate patina throughout with no dings or cracks on the face. The back has 99.9% of the lead along with the iron attachment loops. The profile of the plate is flat, as it was issued. This is definitely an upgrade plate and has everything a collector would want. The pics tell the tale with this one.
Price: $325.00
A super looking US Puppy Paw belt plate which was recovered from the Tullahoma area. It was dug recently and one could hardly believe it based on its condition. The face displays a deep chocolate patina and has no rust pushes that I can see. One side has a slight crease where it was bent. The lead on the back is 99% present and all three attachments are on the back. Super looking plate for any collection.
Price: $250.00
Here is a great looking dug US boxplate, recovery site unknown. Both iron loops are present on the back and are solid. The lead is 98% present with a small piece flaking off of one corner which can be seen in the images. "WH Smith" markings on the back can be seen. The face has a nice chocolate brown patina throughout and has great display appeal. There are no cracks or breaks noted anywhere. There is just a little bit of a wave on one corner (9oclock position), but the overall profile of the plate is straight. This is a great looking plate and I'm sure you'll be pleased with it as well.
Price:
$185.00
Great looking dug Union Breastplate with a deep chocolate patina throughout. There are no dings or cracks noted on the face. The back has 98% of the lead with some mild/moderate ground action with some around the edges. There is only one frail iron hook on the back. The profile is straight w/ no curve whatsoever. The recovery site of this plate is unknown.
Price:
$450.00
A really nice looking dug M1826 Pattern NCO Shoulder Belt Plate maker marked with "W.H. Smith/Brooklyn". The face has a nice deep chocolate brown patina throughout with no cracks or repairs anywhere. There is a small oxidation spot starting to push through near the 'flights' of the arrows from the iron wire hook on the back. The lead is 99% present with mild ground action noted. The two secure hooks are present, but the single adjusting hook is missing. The back mark can be seen, the W.H. Smith can be barely made out between the pitting, however Brooklyn stands out fairly well. The profile is straight with no bends or curve anywhere. It is a dug specimen and the recovery site is unknown. Please refer to American Military Plates by Campbell & O'Donnell; page 290, plate 462.