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

Plate1830-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, small size Manufactured ca 1840's. Research Center: Plate1830-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustrations 518 to 534. Details click: http://relicman.com/plates/Plate1830-Federal-Oval-US-000.html

Plate1831-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, iron wire hooks. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: not determined. Die design, with squared bottom of U, is similar to later designs by Boyd, however non are marked so attribution is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with wire hooks bent in a loop to form two wire hooks and a tongue. Research Center: Plate1831-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 518. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 519. Small size plate measures 41mm x 71mm, approx.

Plate1831-Federal-Oval-US-518 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, iron wire hooks. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: not determined. Die design, with squared bottom of U, is similar to later designs by Boyd, however non are marked so attribution is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with wire hooks bent in a loop to form two wire hooks and a tongue. Research Center: Plate1831-Federal-Oval-US-518 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 518. Small size plate measures 41mm x 71mm, approx.

Plate1831-Federal-Oval-US-519 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, iron wire hooks. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: not determined. Die design, with squared bottom of U, is similar to later designs by Boyd, however non are marked so attribution is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with wire hooks bent in a loop to form two wire hooks and a tongue. Research Center: Plate1831-Federal-Oval-US-519 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 519. Small size plate measures 41mm x 71mm, approx.

Plate1832-Federal-Oval-US-520 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: not known, die design, arched S with exaggerated serif, is unusual and not matched with other known makers. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1832-Federal-Oval-US-520 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 520. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1833-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, small size, die pattern 521 thin letters, waist belt plate, single arrow hook.Research Center Plate3120-FedOvalSmall, Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 521. Research Center: Plate1833-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 521. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 522. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.

Plate1833-Federal-Oval-US-522 Federal oval plate, US, small size, cartridge box plate, iron wire hooks. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. cartridge box plate. Manufacture: not determined. Die design, with squared bottom of U, is similar to later designs by Boyd, however non are marked so attribution 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: Plate1833-Federal-Oval-US-522 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 522. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook., manufacture by Pittman, Marked: “MADE BY / J.I. PITTMAN”. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Pittman manufacture. Research Center: Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 523. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 524. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 525. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 526. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 527. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-523-v1 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook., manufacture by Pittman, Marked: “MADE BY / J.I. PITTMAN”. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: J.I. Pittman, New York, 1845 to 1855. Marked: “MADE BY / J.I. PITTMAN”. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-523-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 523. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-523-v2 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook., Pittman design. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: Henry Dingee partnered with J.I. Pittman, New York, 1840's to 1860's. Attribution to Pittman is based on similarity of die design with other marked plates, this design is found with Pittman, Dingee, Bell, and WH Smith marks, all were likely made by Pittman. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-523-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 523, 525, or 526, illustration is for marked plate, this is same die design but not marked. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-524-v1 Federal oval plate, US, small size, cartridge box plate., manufacture by Pittman, marked “MADE BY / J.I. PITTMAN”. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. cartridge box plate. Manufacture: J.I. Pittman, New York, 1845 to 1855. Marked: “MADE BY / J.I. PITTMAN”. 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: Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-524-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 524. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-524-v2 Federal oval plate, US, small size, cartridge box plate., Pittman design. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. cartridge box plate. Attribution to Pittman is based on similarity of die design with other marked plates, this design is found with Pittman, Dingee, Bell, and WH Smith marks, all were likely made by Pittman. 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: Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-524-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 524, illustration is for marked plate, this is same die design but not marked. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-525 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook., Pittman design, Marked: “H.A. DINGEE”. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: Henry Dingee partnered with J.I. Pittman, New York, 1840's to 1860's. Marked: “H.A. DINGEE”. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1834-Federal-Oval-US-525 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 525. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1835-Federal-Oval-US-528 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 small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. cartridge box plate. 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: Plate1835-Federal-Oval-US-528 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 528. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1837-Federal-Oval-US-530 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture is not determined. The die may have originated before the Civil War, however Stokes Kirk apparently purchased this die and used it to produce reproductions in the 1950's Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is bent. Most examples are not lead filled. Research Center: Plate1837-Federal-Oval-US-530 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 530. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook., manufacture by Boyd, marked “BOYD & SONS / BOSTON”, arched address. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: Boyd & Sons, Boston, 1840's to 1860's. Research Center: Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 531. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 532. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 533. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-531-v1 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook., manufacture by Boyd, marked “BOYD & SONS / BOSTON”, arched address. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: Boyd & Sons, Boston, 1840's to 1860's. Marked: “BOYD & SONS / BOSTON”, arched address”. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-531-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 531. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-531-v2 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook., manufacture by Boyd. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Attribution to Boyd is based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-531-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 531, illustration is for marked plate, this is same die design but not marked. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-532-v1 Federal oval plate, US, small size, cartridge box plate., manufacture by Boyd, marked “BOYD & SONS / BOSTON”, arched address. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. cartridge box plate. Manufacture: Boyd & Sons, Boston, 1840's to 1860's. Marked: “BOYD & SONS / BOSTON”, arched address”. 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: Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-532-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 532. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-532-v2 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 small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. cartridge box plate. 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: Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-532-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 532, (illustration is marked, this appears to be same die design). Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-533 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook., marked “MS”, on face. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Attribution to Boyd is possible, based on similarity of die design with other Boyd marked plates. Marked: “MS”, on face, this was contract purchased by Massachusetts. Attribution to Boyd manufacture is based on similarity of die design with other Boyd marked plates. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1838-Federal-Oval-US-533 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 533. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1839-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook., manufacture by Gaylord, marked “E GAYLORD”. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: Emerson Gaylord, Springfield Massachusetts. Research Center: Plate1839-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 534. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1839-Federal-Oval-US-534-v1 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook., manufacture by Gaylord, marked “E GAYLORD”. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: Emerson Gaylord, Springfield Massachusetts, 1840's to end of the war. Marks: "E GAYLORD". Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1839-Federal-Oval-US-534-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 534. Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1839-Federal-Oval-US-534-v2 Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Attribution to Gaylord is possible based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1839-Federal-Oval-US-534-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 534, (illustration is marked, this appears to be same design). Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1840-Federal-Oval-US Federal oval plate, US, small size, cartridge box plate. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. cartridge box plate. Attribution to Gaylord is possible due to similarity of die design with other Gaylord plates, however none are marked and the die design is not exact. 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: Plate1840-Federal-Oval-US . Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1841-Federal-Oval-US Federal oval plate, US, small size, waist belt plate, single arrow hook. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture is not determined. Die design is similar to Boyd marked examples, but die design is not exact. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1841-Federal-Oval-US . Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1842-Federal-Oval-US Federal oval plate, US, small size, cartridge box plate. Plate is oval, with US. Use of the oval plate was authorized by the Regulation of 1839, most small size plates were manufactured 1840's, 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. cartridge box plate. Manufacture is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with single arrow hook, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1842-Federal-Oval-US . Small size plate measures 41mm x 72mm approx.

Plate1849-Federal-Oval-US-000-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION US Oval plate, -FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION Research Center: Plate1849-Federal-Oval-US-000-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . Details click: http://relicman.com/plates/Plate1849-Federal-Oval-US-000-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION.html

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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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