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P0642 ### New York oval plate, SNY, stud hooks. .
Research Center: Plate6550-NewYork .

For sale $1,000.00

P0718 ### Militia, Eagle Early two part waist plate, wreath only. .

For sale $225.00

P1984 ### Militia-Rectangle Militia rectangle panel plate, eagle facing right with relaxed wings surrounded by 13 stars . Militia rectangle panel plate, eagle facing right with relaxed wings surrounded by 13 stars This stock militia panel plate was available for purchase by the militia units, in the 1840's or 1850s. It employed a general patriotic design, an eagle facing right, with relaxed wings, surrounded by 13 stars. Most lost in the field were used by southerners, although they were originally supplied to units in both the north and the south. Constructed of rectangle rolled brass, die struck, relatively sturdy plate, tongue and keeper bar were brazed. Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 403. Nondug plate measures 57.5mm x 85mm
Research Center: Plate1315-Militia-Rectangle . Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 403. Nondug , white around the hooks is corrosion of the solder.

For sale $450.00

P1989 ### Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, arrow hooks. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Buckle is left handed, arrow hooks under the "S". Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks.
Research Center: Plate3780-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 507. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, arrow hooks intact. Recovered: Fishers Hill, Virginia, Shenandoah Valley 1864 campaign.

For sale $200.00

P2047 ### Federal oval plate, US, small size, cartridge box plate., Pittman design, Marked: "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN".
. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Manufacture: William H Smith, Brooklyn, New York, 1840's to early war. Marked: "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN". Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3150-Fed-US-Oval-small . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 528 Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

For sale $300.00

P3549 ### New York oval plate, SNY, stud hooks. . Buckle depicts "SNY", intended for troops of the State of New York. Plate is oval following the Federal Regulation of 1839, and was designed to secure a belt fitted over a soldier's jacket used to carry his cartridge and cap box, or used as ornamentation on the cartridge box. This die pattern is noted for sharp narrow letters. Small variations will be noted, these plates were produced in quantity and replacement dies were likely to have been used and there may be more than one manufacturer. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate is configured as a right handed buckle, studs under the "S", three brass hooks are attached from an "A" frame imbedded in solder backing, two oval washers are peened over the studs, filled with lead and originally covered with a brass cap, thick single hook bent and tapered to a point. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks usually covered with brass cap peened onto the studs, covered with thin coat of lead and brass, tongue is thick and tapered.
Research Center: Plate6550-NewYork . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 542, 543, 544 or 545. Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. Dug plate, hooks intact. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $500.00

P3559 ### Federal Sword Waist Plate, eagle with wreath . The Federal sword plate was authorized in 1851, initially intended for commissioned officers carrying a sword. By 1864 use by enlisted cavalry was extensive. Brench mark 668 Manufacture, 1860's, maker not determined. Eagle faces right. Shield bears bars only. Pattern shows 13 stars, eight above the banner, three left of eagle, two right of eagle. Rays surround the eagle. Plate is cast. Nickel silver wreath is one part and applied below the wings. Tongue is integral and bent.
Research Center: Plate2615-Fed-Sword-Eagle . Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 663 or 664. Plate measures 55.6mm x 88mm, approximately. Nondug plate.

For sale $375.00

P3567 ### Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, arrow hooks. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Buckle can be either left or right handed, arrow hooks. Manufacture not known. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks.
Research Center: Plate3825-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 501, 502, (illustrations appear to be same die, noted for manufacturing variability). Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. Dug plate, arrow hooks intact. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale Sold.

P3571 ### Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, arrow hooks. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Buckle can be either left or right handed, arrow hooks. Manufacture not known. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks.
Research Center: Plate3805-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 504. Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. Dug plate, arrow hooks intact. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $150.00

P3581 ### Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. . Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 65mm approx.O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 462 or 466. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Attribution to W. H Smith is based on similarity of die pattern with other marked examples. Manufacturing attribution to W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier.
Research Center: Plate4405-Fed-Shoulder-Eagle . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 462 or 466. Dug plate, hooks missing, has not been cleaned. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $100.00

P3582 ### Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. . Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm approx., O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 459 or 461. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with ends bent upward. Attribution to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, is based on similarity of design with marked plates.. Manufacturing attribution to H.A. Dingee or J I Pittman, who were partners, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier.
Research Center: Plate4365-Fed-Shoulder-Eagle . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 459 or 461. Dug plate, hooks missing, has not been cleaned. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $100.00

P3583 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, die pattern attributed to E GAYLORD. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. cartridge box plate. Manufacture: Attributed to Emerson Gaylord, based on similarity to marked die designs. Gaylord produced large quantities using many dies with many small variations. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3770-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plates 491, 505, or 506, (illustrations are all believed to represent variations of the same Gaylord die). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, both hooks intact. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $150.00

P3585 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Cartridge box plate Manufacture not known. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3820-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 504., (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, this cartridge box plate features the same die) Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. Dug plate, both hooks intact. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $150.00

P3591 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, Marked: "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN". . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Manufacture: William H Smith, Brooklyn, New York, 1850's to early war. Marks: "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN", stamped in lead. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3590-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 483 (illustration is a buckle, same maker and die). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, one hook, marked. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $150.00

P3595 ### Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. . Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 65mm approx.O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 462 or 466. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Marked: W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN. Manufactured by W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Marked: W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier.
Research Center: Plate4395-Fed-Shoulder-Eagle . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 462 or 466. Dug plate, both hooks, marked. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $225.00

P3611 ### Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, arrow hooks. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks.
Research Center: Plate3890-Fed-US-Oval . Dug plate, arrow hooks intact, rim damage. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $50.00

P3629 ### Maine oval plate, VMM, Volunteer Militia of Maine, small size, arrow hook. . . Buckle depicts, "VMM", Volunteer Militia of Maine. Designed as a belt plate only (there are no boxplates of this size or design), this plate follows the Regulation 1839 and was issued only to a limited number of Maine troops. The small size was used, similar to other US plates produced in the 1840's, it was generally soldered filled and employed a single arrow hook, tongue is flat with no bevel. However the manufacturing quality of these Maine plates was very poor, suggesting they were made under special contract and not by any of the regular producers of the period, the solder filling on most is crumbling, and some never had filler at all
Research Center: Plate6300-Maine . Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 556 Plate measures 41mm x 71mm, approx. Dug plate arrow hook in place, orginal solder in place, very nice example. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $800.00

P3630 ### Federal oval plate, US, small size, cartridge box plate., Boyd design.
. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Attribution to Boyd is based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3175-Fed-US-Oval-small . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 532, (illustration is marked, this appears to be same die design). Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

For sale $250.00

P3631 ### Confederate frame buckle, standard style, Confederate wartime manufacture. . The "standard" style frame buckles refers to the class of Confederate frame buckles made with integral raised hooks, and a flat back. Not much is really "standard" there are many variations, but his style was considered the standard or starting point from which other styles were derived. These frame buckles were made during the war in the Confederacy, they were not used by militia units prior to the war and there was no military need for them after the war. These represented a simple and highly effective design that the Confederacy could produce in quantity quickly, and the troops in the field in the early campaigns were equipped with them.
Research Center: Confederate-Frame .

For sale $500.00

P3635 ### Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. . Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Manufacturer of this die pattern is not determined, it is believed that these plates were all made after 1861 and up to 1865. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm, approx.O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 468. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier.
Research Center: Plate4435-Fed-Shoulder-Eagle . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 468. Dug plate, both hooks. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $175.00

P3637 ### Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, arrow hooks. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Buckle can be either left or right handed, arrow hooks. Manufacture not known. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks.
Research Center: Plate3825-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 501, 502, (illustrations appear to be same die, noted for manufacturing variability). Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. Dug plate, arrow hooks intact. Recovered: Fairfax Station, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale Sold.

P3638 ### Militia-Rectangle Militia rectangle panel plate, eagle facing right with spread wings surrounded by 13 stars . Militia, rectangle panel plate,.This stock militia panel plate was available for purchase by the militia units, in the 1840's or 1850s. It employed a general patriotic design, an eagle facing right, wings spread, 13 stars in the upper borders. Most lost in the field were used by southerners, although they were originally supplied to units in both the north and the south.Constructed of rectangle rolled brass, die struck, relatively thin plate, tongue and keeper bar were brazed.Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 401.Plate measures 58mm X 85mm.Dug plate, breaks and bends, plate is rough but representative.Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862. Constructed of rectangle rolled brass, die struck, relatively thin plate, tongue and keeper bar were brazed.
Research Center: Plate1310-Militia-Rectangle . Ref: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 401. Plate measures 58mm X 85mm. Dug plate, breaks and bends, plate is rough but representative. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $150.00

P3641 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, die pattern attributed to E GAYLORD. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Manufacture: Emerson Gaylord, Springfield Massachusetts, 1850's to end of the war. Attribution to E Gaylord is estimated, Gaylord produced large quantities using many dies with small variations. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3750-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 487, (illustration is for marked waist plate, this is similar die, but not exact). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, both hooks intact. Recovered: Fairfax Station, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $150.00

P3642 ### Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, Marked: “J. IDEN/137 ELM ST. N.Y.”. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Manufacture: J. Iden, 137 Elm St., New York, 1857 to 1865. Die design is distinct, rounded U, S with low arc. Marked: “J. IDEN/137 ELM ST. N.Y.” Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks usually covered with brass cap peened onto the studs, covered with thin coat of lead and brass, tongue is thick and tapered.
Research Center: Plate3620-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate Plate 493. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, stud hooks intact, some bends, solder back is flaking marks are not visible. Recovered: Fort Worth, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $125.00

P3643 ### Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, arrow hooks. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Buckle can be either left or right handed, arrow hooks. Manufacture not known. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks.
Research Center: Plate3805-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 504. Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. Dug plate, arrow hooks intact, with fragment of leather. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $250.00

P3644 ### Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. . Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Manufacturer of this die pattern is not determined, it is believed that these plates were all made after 1861 and up to 1865. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm, approx.O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 468. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier.
Research Center: Plate4435-Fed-Shoulder-Eagle . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 468. Dug plate, both hooks. Recovered: Fairfax Station, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $175.00

P3646 ### Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. . Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Manufacturer of this die pattern is not determined, it is believed that these plates were all made after 1861 and up to 1865. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm, approx.O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 468. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier.
Research Center: Plate4435-Fed-Shoulder-Eagle . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 468. Dug plate, both hooks. Recovered: Fairfax Station, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $175.00

P3647 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, die pattern attributed to E GAYLORD. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Manufacture: Emerson Gaylord, Springfield Massachusetts, 1850's to end of the war. Attribution to E Gaylord is estimated, Gaylord produced large quantities using many dies with small variations. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3750-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 487, (illustration is for marked waist plate, this is similar die, but not exact). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, hooks missing. Recovered: Fairfax Station, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $100.00

P3648 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, manufacture not determined. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Cartridge box plate Manufacture: not determined, 1850's to end of the war. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks usually covered with brass cap peened onto the studs, covered with thin coat of lead and brass, tongue is thick and tapered.
Research Center: Plate3785-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 507, (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, die is similar for this cartridge box plate) Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, one hook missing. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $125.00

P3649 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, Marked: "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN". . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Manufacture: William H Smith, Brooklyn, New York, 1850's to early war. Marks: "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN", stamped in lead. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3590-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 483 (illustration is a buckle, same maker and die). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, both hooks intact, marked. Recovered: "True Blue 1969", Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $250.00

P3650 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Cartridge box plate Manufacture not known. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3820-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 504., (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, this cartridge box plate features the same die) Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. Dug plate, both hooks intact. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $150.00

P3651 ### Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. . Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Manufacturer of this die pattern is not determined, it is believed that these plates were all made after 1861 and up to 1865. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm, approx.O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 468. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier.
Research Center: Plate4435-Fed-Shoulder-Eagle . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 468. Dug plate, both hooks. Recovered: Wilderness, 1864 campaign.

For sale $175.00

P3652 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, die pattern attributed to E GAYLORD. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. cartridge box plate. Manufacture: Attributed to Emerson Gaylord, based on similarity to marked die designs. Gaylord produced large quantities using many dies with many small variations. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3770-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plates 491, 505, or 506, (illustrations are all believed to represent variations of the same Gaylord die). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, both hooks present, bent. Recovered: Fairfax Station, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $150.00

P3653 ### Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, arrow hooks. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Buckle can be either left or right handed, arrow hooks. Manufacture not known. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks.
Research Center: Plate3825-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 501, 502, (illustrations appear to be same die, noted for manufacturing variability). Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. Dug plate, arrow hooks intact, with fragment of leather. Recovered: Kellys Ford, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $225.00

P3654 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Manufacture is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3560-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate, not listed. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, one hook missing. Recovered: Kellys Ford, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $125.00

P3655 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Cartridge box plate Manufacture not known. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3820-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 504., (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, this cartridge box plate features the same die) Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. Dug plate, hooks missing. Recovered: Groveton, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale Sold.

P3657 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, die pattern attributed to E GAYLORD. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Manufacture: Emerson Gaylord, Springfield Massachusetts, 1850's to end of the war. Attribution to E Gaylord is estimated, Gaylord produced large quantities using many dies with small variations. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3750-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 487, (illustration is for marked waist plate, this is similar die, but not exact). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, both hooks intact. Recovered: northern Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $150.00

P3658 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, manufacture not determined. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Cartridge box plate Manufacture: not determined, 1850's to end of the war. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks usually covered with brass cap peened onto the studs, covered with thin coat of lead and brass, tongue is thick and tapered.
Research Center: Plate3785-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 507, (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, die is similar for this cartridge box plate) Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, hooks missing. Recovered: Groveton, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

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P3659 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, die pattern attributed to E GAYLORD. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. cartridge box plate. Manufacture: Attributed to Emerson Gaylord, based on similarity to marked die designs. Gaylord produced large quantities using many dies with many small variations. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3770-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plates 491, 505, or 506, (illustrations are all believed to represent variations of the same Gaylord die). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, hooks missing. Recovered: "Centreville, Alabama camp", Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale Sold.

P3660 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate. . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Cartridge box plate Manufacture not known. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3820-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 504., (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, this cartridge box plate features the same die) Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. Dug plate, hooks missing. Recovered: Poolsville, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $100.00

P3662 ### Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. . Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. Manufacturer of this die pattern is not determined, it is believed that these plates were all made after 1861 and up to 1865. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 64mm, approx.O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 468. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier.
Research Center: Plate4435-Fed-Shoulder-Eagle . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 468. Dug plate, hooks missing, some lead flaking. Recovered: Fairfax Station, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $85.00

P3667 ### Federal round shoulder plate, with eagle. . Plate depicts patriotic eagle, and was used by the Federal army as well as the states. Shoulder plate is round following the Federal Regulation of 1826, most were manufactured 1850's through end of the Civil War, and was used as ornamentation on the shoulder strap. This die pattern is attributed to W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Brass plate is stamped on thin sheet brass, solder filled. Plate measures 65mm approx.O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 462 or 466. Plate is configured as an enlisted shoulder plate, two iron hooks are formed on a loop with loops bent upward. Attribution to W. H Smith is based on similarity of die pattern with other marked examples. Manufacturing attribution to W. H Smith, Brooklyn, New York, based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate die stamped, solder filled. Configured with two iron hooks formed on a loop with ends bent upward, mounted to the shoulder stap of the enlisted soldier.
Research Center: Plate4405-Fed-Shoulder-Eagle . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, Plate 462 or 466. Dug plate, both hooks. Recovered: Muddy branch, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $175.00

P3671 ### Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, Marked: "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN". . Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most large size plates were manufactured 1850's and during the Civil War, and were intended for use by Federal enlisted troops, but many were also issued to state units. Waist plates were mounted on leather belts worn outside of the jacket to hold the cartridge box, cap box, and other accoutrements. Cartridge boxplates of the same die design were attached to the flap of the cartridge box. Manufacture of the US oval ended in 1865, the metal cartridge boxplate was discontinued in the Regulation of 1864. Manufacture: William H Smith, Brooklyn, New York, 1850's to early war. Marks: "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN", stamped in lead. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward.
Research Center: Plate3590-Fed-US-Oval . Reference: O'Donnell Campbell, Plate 483 (illustration is a buckle, same maker and die). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. Dug plate, both hooks intact, marked, bends. Recovered: Fairfax Station, Virginia, Manassas campaign, 1861 or 1862.

For sale $100.00

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