(Confederate Adjutant General button)	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
	This page updated   June 18, 2007

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Alabama sword plate

Original was fine cast, brazed tongue

F1216 Alabama sword plate manufactured by Hanover Brass

Plate measures 50.6mm X 87.4mm

Editor Note:  This was given to me from Gary Williams, Hanover Brass, it was copied from a plate that I owned at the time.  The brazed hook was missing from the original, you can see the impression of the break, a stock tongue was then affixed in its place.  The dug original had a good bit of ground action, hence the detail is very weak on this copy.

F1250   Alabama sword plate

"For auction is a beautiful and extremely rare Confederate Alabama sword belt plate. As you can see in the picture, the tongue on back is missing. Otherwise it is in wonderful shape. I see plenty of reproduction Confederate plates listed on eBay, but be assured this one is GUARANTEED ORIGINAL and from the War era. This would be a fantastic addition to any Confederate plate collection or any Civil War collection for that matter. The plate will be shipped US Priority Mail and insurance will be required. Paypal is the preferred payment method. Check out my other listed Civil War items! Good luck bidding!!"

Source: ebay auction by keystone58 12/2/06: "VERY RARE ORIGINAL ALABAMA CONFEDERATE BELT PLATE!! Item number: 230058177015"

Editor note:  This appears to be sand cast with an integral tongue.  I don't know who made this, but it is doubtful this can be shown to be an authentic piece.

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