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Lea-52
PUPPY PAW U.S. BELT PLATE - Battlefield recovered, unfortunately which one is unknown. Ground action on lead reverse and some nicks and dings on face (as should be expected). Nice dark patina.
$ 230.
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Lea-51
THE ULTIMATE IN CONFEDERATE CAP BOXES - Very Rare CS oval impressed cap box. Made of brown leather with a spectacular wood finial that still has it's distinct point, one piece belt loop and still retains the wool ! The only flaw on this box is the broken latch flap and very light krinkling on top. Small piece of shrapnel was found inside and is included. These are nearly non-existant and if you only have one CS cap box in your collection, this has to be it.
SOLD
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Lea-48
SOUTH CAROLINA 2 PIECE BELT PLATE - Beautiful two piece plate with a bit of previous exposure. This very plate in 1995 adorned the cover of North South Trader Magazine. Included with the plate is a copy of that edition and a letter from both Steve Sylvia and the late and greatly missed R.E. Neville Jr. stating the provenance on the piece. Fantastic deep rich bronze patina. This belongs to a good friend of mine who has decided to part with a few great pieces from his collection.
$ 5,250.
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Lea-49
STATE OF NEW YORK BELT PLATE - Very nice used but not abused SNY puppy paw stud belt plate. Has normal expected scratches, dings, etc. with a nice mellow patina.
SOLD
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Lea-50
RECTANGULAR EAGLE W/ APPLIED SILVER WREATH SWORD BELT PLATE - Completely unmarked two piece belt plate with the complete applied German silver wreaths. Shows wear but overall very good condition with an appealing patina.
$ 395.
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Lea-46
M-1856 BLACK BUFF WAIST BELT & U.S. PLATE - These were a modification of the earlier white buff belts that were dyed black on the outside surface. It is a fine example of the early War belt - never issued. The U.S. plate retained some of the original frosted gilt which can be seen in the protected recessed portions. Not many nicer than this.
SOLD
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Lea-47
CAP BOX - W.H. WILKINSON - Nice box made by Warren H. Wilkinson in Springfield, Mass. Wilkinson had several partners during the War but this box was manufactured under a contract to him alone. Wool & Pick are present in this box. Very sound construction and all complete although some of original finish is worn off front cover.
SOLD
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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-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-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-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.
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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-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.
SOLD
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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-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.
SOLD
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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-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-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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