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The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway

Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!)
I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics

 

US buckles of the Civil War
(regulation 1839)

Regulations were issued in 1839 promulgating the use of these oval accoutrements, buckles and cartridge boxplates.  Most were produced during the 1860's and was the dominant buckle used in the war.  The small size or "baby US" is an older piece, generally obsolete by the start of the war, although many are found on Civil War sites having been pressed into service, generally by militias.  The large size was issued in large scale during the war to Federal troops.  The belts did not hold up their pants, these belts held accoutrements (cap box, cartridge box, knife, pistol or anything else) and was fitted outside of the jacket.  Soldiers in camp or on labor details generally would lay them aside, particularly if the jacket was not being worn.  This in part explains why so many are found.  In addition the boxplate was viewed by many as excess baggage, it served no real purpose beyond ornamenting the cartridge box, so many were discarded, particularly if a cartridge box landed in the hands of the Confederates.

All items listed are guaranteed authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.

P1624     US Oval cartridge box plate, Regulation 1839
 
The oval US plate was developed from earlier regulations, most were made late 1850's or during the Civil War.  This die pattern is noted for fatter shorter letters and was probably produced before the war or early in the war.
Plate is configured as a cartridge boxplate.  
Oval die stamped brass plate, solder filled, two iron loop hooks.  
Attractive dug face, original bend, both hooks intact.  
Recovered: Maryland campaign.  
Plate measures 57mm x 88mm  
Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 482 (cartridge boxplate) Sold!

P1616    US Oval cartridge box plate, Regulation 1839

The oval US plate was developed from earlier regulations, most were made late 1850's or during the Civil War.  This die pattern is noted for smaller, taller letters and many were produced late in the war and is generally attributed to E Gaylord.  Plate is configured as a cartridge boxplate.  
Oval die stamped brass plate, solder filled, two iron loop hooks.  
Attractive dug face, original bend, both hooks intact.  
Recovered: Wilderness Va campaign in 1982  
Plate measures 54mm x 85mm  
Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 505 (cartridge boxplate)     Sold!

P1617     US Oval belt plate, Regulation 1839, left handed

The oval US plate was developed from earlier regulations, most were made late 1850's or during the Civil War.  This die pattern is noted for smaller, taller letters and many were produced late in the war and is generally attributed to E Gaylord.  Plate is configured with  
stud hooks under the "S", this is left handed buckle for the cavalry enlisted, although officers did use them and it could be flipped if needed.
Oval die stamped brass plate, solder filled, brass stud hooks, not capped.
Outstanding face, original bend, all hooks intact.  
Recovered: not known  
Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 506 (left hand buckle stud hooks) Sold!

P1615     US Oval cartridge box plate, Regulation 1839
  
The oval US plate was developed from earlier regulations, most were made late 1850's or during the Civil War.  This die pattern is noted for smaller, taller letters and many were produced late in the war.  Plate is configured as a cartridge boxplate.  
Oval die stamped brass plate, solder filled, two iron loop hooks  
Attractive dug face, hooks missing, original dug patina is un-cleaned  
Recovered: Shenandoah Valley Va campaign  
Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 507 (cartridge boxplate) Sold!

P1608     US Oval belt plate, Regulation 1839, right handed
  
The oval US plate was developed from earlier regulations, most were made late 1850's or during the Civil War.  This die pattern is noted for smaller, taller letters and many were produced late in the war.  Plate is configured with arrow hooks under the "U", this is right handed buckle for the infantry enlisted, although officers did use them and it could be flipped if needed.
Oval die stamped brass plate, solder filled, brass arrow hooks.  
Outstanding face, original bend, all hooks intact.  
Recovered: Culpeper Va  
Plate measures: 53mm X 85mm  
Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 507 (right hand buckle arrow hooks) Sold!

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