Ridgeway Civil War Research Center A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
	Civil War Plates and Buckles
	by Harry Ridgeway

Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION Federal plate, FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION US Two part artillery Research Center: Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . Details click: http://relicman.com/plates/Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION.html

P3241 ### P3241 ### (F1241) ### US Artillery two-part buckle manufactured by Hanover Brass F1241 US Artillery two part buckle manufactured by Hanover BrassTongue keeper 52.1mmWreath keeper 51.9mmWreath height 47.9mmEditor note: Plate was obtained directly from Hanover Brass. Research Center: Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3241 F1241 Not owned picture only

P2727 ### Hanover Brass repro: US Enlisted Artillery Two Piece Belt Plate. This is an example of Hanover Brass commercial grade reproduction, the plate has been produced in quantity, sold to the living history market, and is generally readily available. The product has also been used as feedstock for fakes, with chemical aging and other alterations. Gary Williams has provided the following pictures and explanation: Photo # USGP5 Plate 253 (1839 US Enlisted Artillery Two Piece Belt Plate) 52 x 73mm/smooth wreath ht. 48mm. Marked GW inside the cast disc. I use the original for the master pattern. Size is important because this is a very close copy. Also try to find a casting flaw to use. Research Center: Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . Photo # USGP5 civilwarfakes com

P2728 ### Hanover Brass repro: US Enlisted Artillery Two Piece Belt Plate. This is an example of Hanover Brass commercial grade reproduction, the plate has been produced in quantity, sold to the living history market, and is generally readily available. The product has also been used as feedstock for fakes, with chemical aging and other alterations. Gary Williams has provided the following pictures and explanation: Photo # USGP6 Plate 254 (1839 US Enlisted Artillery Two Piece Belt Plate) 54 x 82mm/ wreath ht.49mm. Marked GW on the inside of the tongue disc. I use the original for my master pattern. Another to be very careful about. Size and casting flaw will help. Research Center: Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . Photo # USGP6 civilwarfakes com

P2729 ### Hanover Brass repro: US Artillery Two Piece Belt Plate. This is an example of Hanover Brass commercial grade reproduction, the plate has been produced in quantity, sold to the living history market, and is generally readily available. The product has also been used as feedstock for fakes, with chemical aging and other alterations. Gary Williams has provided the following pictures and explanation: Photo # USGP7 Plate 253 variant. (1839-1851 US Artillery Two Piece Belt Plate.) 52 x 73/wreath ht. 48mm. Marked GW. Original is in the John Bracken collection. This Artillery US is close to the one I list as plate 253. The difference is that I have used this pattern from 1970 and still cast it today. The other is a new pattern that I bought lately and use it because it has a better detail US . The best flaw to use is the S. Note that the top of the S is uneven and not well rounded. I see this US faked so beware. Also this plate is 2mm's smaller. Pick out other casting flaws to use for your reference. Research Center: Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . Photo # USGP7 civilwarfakes com

P3091 ### P3091 ### (F1091) ### US Artillery two-part buckle manufactured by Hanover Brass F1091 US Artillery two part buckle manufactured by Hanover BrassThis reproduction 1839 US Artillery Belt plate is a MUST for anyone who enjoys civil war belt buckles. It is cast in red brass and as close as you will get to the original. A rare belt plate. Artillery style. Each belt loop is stamped STORMS, the maker. Marked as a reproduction. Wear or display.Source: ebay auction by jaglady00 3/31/06 1839 US Artillery STORMS 2 piece Belt Buckle Plate Item number: 6617185388Editor note: jaglady00 is Hanover Brass, items sold as reproductions.  Research Center: Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3091 F1091 Not owned picture only

P3110 ### P3110 ### (F1110) ### US Artillery plate made by Hanover Brass F1110 US Artillery plate made by Hanover BrassMy original that i use as my master pattern.Two different originals I use as my master patterns. When you use the original the reproduction is 1 mm smallerSource: Plateman posting on NVRHA 6/6/06Editor note, Plateman is Hanover Brass. I do not have measurements of this plate yet, but clearly this is higher quality than the ebay example but there are some flaws that are distinct and will carry to all of his reproductions Research Center: Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3110 F1110 Not owned picture only

P3111 ### P3111 ### (F1111) ### US Artillery plate F1111 US Artillery plateUS CIVIL WAR - Brass Officer's Belt BuckleRound center. Has letters US in center. Ends have brass end 2 x 1/2. Takes about 2 wide leather belt. Round part in center 2 diameter. OVerall measurement 2-5/8 x 2. Original patina.This is a genuine Civil War brass buckle. NOT A REPRODUCTION! Nice item for collectors. View pictures. See return and payment policy. Bid with confidence, I am a reputable dealer Source ebay auction by erlowest, 6/12/06 US CIVIL WAR - Brass Officer's Belt Buckle Item number: 6634626778Editor Note, If sellers measurements are accurate height measures to approximately 51mm, way short of the original which should be approximately 54 or 55mm, depending on the pattern. Although cast, these prewar plates were well made and this example in this picture is definitely not well made. Maker is not identified yet, but there is little doubt this is a repro. Research Center: Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3111 F1111 Not owned picture only

P3122 ### P3122 ### (F1122) ### US Artillery two-part buckle F1122 US Artillery two part buckleAUCTION IS FOR A VERY NICE EXCAVTED AUTHENTIC CIVIL WAR 1860-1865 US UNION 2-pc BELT BUCKLE. BUCKLE WAS DUG IN THE 1960's BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER IN MIDDLE VIRGINIA. BUCKLE HAS BEEN LIGHTLY CLEANED AT ONE POINT IN TIME. NICE DUG PATINA. EVERYONE ABOUT THIS ONE IS RIGHT AS RAIN. RARE PIECE, PLEASE EMAIL WITHANY AND ALL QUESTIONS, GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC OR YOUR MONEY BACK , 7 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD WILL BE ALLOWED. US SHIPPING WILL BE $6.00Source: ebay auction by vintage_comics_and_collectibles July 06, AUTHENTIC CIVIL WAR 1860-1865 US UNION 2-pc BELT BUCKLE Item number: 250004205053Editor note: This seller sells on ebay auction under Private Auction. It is highly doubtful this piece can be shown to be authentic. Research Center: Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3122 F1122 Not owned picture only

P3512 ### P3512 ### (F1512) ### US artillery two-part style Research Center: Plate1279-Federal-TwoPart-253-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3512 F1512 Not owned picture only

This is the "Ridgeway Civil War Research Center", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader. Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author. None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale. This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items. I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me. All items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described. Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.

Most information on this page is from:
Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795 - 1874, by Sydney C. Kerksis.
Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates, by Steve E Mullinax.
American Military Belt Plates, by Michael J. O'Donnell & J.Duncan Campbell.

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