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Lea-45
PLAIN CLIP CORNERED BELT PLATE - Typical militia clip cornered plate (2 7/16" x 3 3/8"). Loop was made for a belt just under 2" in height and has a thin 1/2" wide tongue. Front face has somewhat of a spotty reddish brown patina (perhaps original gilt was polished off) and the reverse has original gilt showing. No evidence of anything having been applied or marked on the face.
$ 175.
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Lea-44
PAIR OF USA INTERTWINED ROSETTES - T.J. SHEPARD- Very nice non-dug pair of inspector marked rosettes. Brass straps and concave lead filled back which is marked with the inspectors marks of T.J. Shepard. Very nice set and fairly priced.
SOLD
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Lea-43
U.S. BELT PLATE - RECOVERED IN WEST VIRGINIA - A World War II Vet brought this in to me and after purchasing it he had told me that he had dug it back in the early 60's near Prudence, West Virginia. Unfortunately back then he had cleaned the face but it has had time to start a decent patina again. Lead back is a dark gray, hooks intact. Very good condition.
$ 295.
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Lea-42
CAP BOX - S.H. YOUNG - Good solid cap box manufactured by S.H. Young in New Jersey. Young had a contract for 10,000 sets of infantry accoutrements. Wool and pick are present (wool is partially detached and pick is rusty), finish on leather is worn off outside flap but solid on inside (see photos). Light crack on flap strap but this is only on the outer layer and does not go through leather. Good used box.
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Lea-38
C-1835 NEW YORK BELT PLATE ON ORIGINAL BELT - Die stamped thin sheet brass belt plate, a variant of Kerksis 110 (Rarity 7) Eagle Excelsior belt plate on original period red leather with gold trim design belt. Plate still retains the original two belt hooks and belt retains original keeper and one of the original two sword hangers - also with the gold pattern trim. Belt is still rather supple but has a few bad areas especially where the belt plate attaches with the hooks (shown in photos). Plate has its bends as you would expect and was cleaned many years ago. Plate measures 2.070 x 3.120 inches. Nice piece for being 170+ years old.
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Lea-41
BUFF LEATHER WAIST BELT & PLATE - Also known as the Model 1856 Black Buff Waist Belt. Exceptional condition belt with original US plate - completely unissued. Unfortunately the original gilt on the plate has been polished off but can still be seen in the inner most portions of the US letters. To comply with new regulations the old white buff leather belts were dyed black on the outside. Plate has a few nicks & dings.
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Lea-40
C-1820-30 SWORD BELT - Very similar to the belt in item Lea-38 but thinner (1 5/8") and shorter (28 3/8"). Red Morrocan leather belt with gold design. Only retains one of the original two sword hangers, has a replacement plate keeper (just a wire sewn in) and has been repaired from an obvious break in the belt. The belt plate end is a bit chewed up. This would be perfect for the person looking for an honest example of this period to match a plate for a display. Not great condition, but . . .They don't come along every day.
$ 210.
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Lea-39
CIVIL WAR BELT MOUNT DRUMSTICK HOLDER - Heavy brass plate (3.070" x 3.500") with two tubes mounted by way of rivets to hold snare drum sticks. Unfortunately this specimen has had a few alterations. The clip that was originally soldered to the reverse of the plate has been removed (the original clip position can still be seen on the reverse) and two holes were drilled in the plate to mount it to a board. The original gilt is still heavy on the reverse and can be seen on the inside protected areas of the tubes. Still very presentable for a display which the old time collector I purchased it from had done with it.
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Lea-37
HOLSTER FOR THE INDIAN WARS COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER - Circa 1872 - 1880's Extremely large (long) holster made to handle the 7 1/2" long barrel of the single action Army (and perhaps a bit longer). No makers markings. It is a very sound piece with all seams tight and plug intact. The finish has worn off of the fold area of the flap and the strap - as would be expected. A very good example and addition for the Colt or Indian Wars collector.
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Lea-36
ONE OF THE BEST CAP BOXES YOU WILL EVER FIND - Dynamite Civil War Cap Box with wool and pick and excellent condition leather. Clearly marked 'H.G. Haedrich / Philada' on inside cover and 'M. LUTZ / US / ORD DEPT / SUB INSPECTOR' on the front cover latch. It's been a long time since I've had one this nice. Would be difficult to upgrade from this one.
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Lea-30
M-1864 U.S. CARTRIDGE BOX - H.G. Haedrich Maker - Good solid M-1864 box with the embossed US on the front flap which has also been slit for the addition of a box plate. Stamp of Henry G. Haedrich - Phila on the inner flap. Box has only one tin. This is almost as nice as they come.
$ 445.
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Lea-26
SWORD KNOT - Bridle leather sword knot would go great with any cavalry sword. Has some missing finish as can be seen in photos but retains nearly all of the tossle which you usually see falling apart. Overall length is 19 1/2" and width if the strap is 7/8". Good condition.
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Lea-32
M-1864  .69 CAL. CARTRIDGE BOX - Rarely seen, a .69 cal. box with embossed flap. R. Nece - Phila maker and marked on the inside flap along with the sub-inspector's stamp. Very good solid box, has buckles cut off - more than likely a field alteration as they were mainly worn on the belt by 1864 and only one tin.
$ 495.
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Lea-24
SMALL PATTERN M-1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE - Also known as the Rifleman's Pattern plate it only measures approx. 1.60" x 2.80". Unfortunately much of the original gilt has been scratched  and a deep patina covers those exposed areas. On the reverse one loop is missing (still has nubs projecting from the darkened lead back) and other one has been cut & twisted. Don't often come across these small plates.
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$ 275.
Lea-35
SMALL PATTERN M-1839 CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE - W.H. SMITH - Also known as the Rifleman's Pattern plate it only measures approx. 1.60" x 2.80". Traces of original gilt visible in protected areas. Marked on reverse "W.H. Smith  /  Brooklyn". Loops are both intact but bent. A better 'marked' example than the one above.
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Lea-31
McKEEVER CARTRIDGE BOX - .45-70 - Rock Island Arsenal maker as marked on reverse of box. Good condition but shows much wear and has more of a krinkled finish.
$ 85.
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Lea-33
CIVIL WAR PISTOL CARTRIDGE BOX - Unmarked pistol box which is solid but has cracked finish and is missing some of the finish. Closing tab is also missing.
$ 155.
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Lea-25
TRULY RARE C1837 OFFICER'S WAIST BELT PLATE - To find the documentation on this one forget Kerksis. You'll have to dig out the Smithsonian publication by Campbell & Howell "American Military Insignia 1800-1851" - Page 94 Fig. 191. As shown in the book and as described on reverse. A huge plate - approximately 3.00" x 3.80" a well struck and sharp brass cover crimped over a thicker plate of brass with the 4 arrow hooks stamped out of the heavier plate. It is known to exist in both brass and silver. Nice patina and near excellent condition.
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Lea-28
EARLY HOLSTER FOR M-1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER - Unmarked with field alteration. Early (1861-1862) model strictly for the M-1860 Colt Army. The later model would accomodate both the Remington and the Colt. Alteration made on the flap when the strap broke, next best thing - cutting a hole in the leather for the finial. Plug intact as is the seam (with the exception of approx. 3/4" section. Good example of the early model holster.
$ 595.
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Lea-19
CAP BOX WITH STAMPED U.S. ON FLAP - Completely unmarked other than the rarely seen stamped U.S. on flap. Retains all wool, no pick. Good condition with exception of 1 missing belt loop and 1 broken belt loop. Would still look good in a display.
$ 155.
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Lea-29
HOLSTER FOR 1860 COLT ARMY OR REMINGTON REVOLVER - Reasonably priced later model holster (1863-1865) that was made to fit both the M-1860 Colt Army and the Remington revolvers. Made by E. Gaylord and so marked on the belt loop. Is missing both plug and latch strap. Still retains a good amount of finish though well worn.
SOLD
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Lea-21
SPECTACULAR C.S.A. BELT PLATE ON ORIGINAL BELT - Fresh out of a Bay City, Michigan estate - thick Georgia style C.S.A. belt plate on original belt. Plate has a fantastic deep redish brown patina (this is not the Bannerman copy from the early 1900's - guaranteed), belt is well worn and has been on since day one. The belt is not a U.S. belt but a more crude copy. There is a deep worn in area under the plate hooks. The only flaw is that one of the hook holes of the belt is ripped open, otherwise you won't find much better.
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Lea-3
M-1887 HOSPITAL CORPS KNIFE SCABBARD - Usually there is a knife and no scabbard. Just the opposite here. Very good condition with all the appropriate markings. Watervliet Arsenal - 18" overall length, shows good honest wear with no abuse. Would compliment any M-1887 Hospital Corps Knife.
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Lea-5
KNAPSACK ID'D CO. B - 13TH NEW HAMPSHIRE INF. - Typical tarred canvas knapsack marked with old white paint "US" on the top and "CO. B / 13 NH" on the back. Typical numerous holes as most of these do now, only missing one small roller buckle for one of the 3 straps across the back. The 13th NH was present for the Battles of: Frederickburg, Mud March, Yorktown and Petersburg Campaigns, Cold Harbor, Mine Explosion and more.
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