A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
by Harry Ridgeway
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Ridgeway Civil War Research Center A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War |
| Civil War Plates and Buckles | |
by Harry Ridgeway |
| Plate1860-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US. Manufactured ca 1850's, to 1865, end of the Civil War. Research Center: Plate1860-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustrations 475 to 511.   Details click: http://relicman.com/plates/Plate1860-Federal-Oval-US-000.html |
| Plate1863-Federal-Oval-US-477 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with iron wire 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. Manufacture is not determined. The die design, with thick letters and nearly closed loop of the "S", clearly originated before the Civil War, however Stokes Kirk and later others apparently purchased this die and used it to produce reproductions in the 1960's to present. 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: Plate1863-Federal-Oval-US-477 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 477. Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx.   |
| Plate1864-Federal-Oval-US-478-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud 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 usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture is not determined. 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: Plate1864-Federal-Oval-US-478-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 478. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1864-Federal-Oval-US-478-v2 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 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: Plate1864-Federal-Oval-US-478-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 478, illustration is for a buckle, this is a boxplate. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-000 Manufacture: J.I. Pittman, New York, 1845 to 1855. Research Center: Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 479 or 480, (illustration is Pittman marked, this appears to be same die design, this is waist plate with arrow hooks.   |
| Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-479-v1 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, Marked: " MADE BY / J I PITTMAN". 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: 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 two arrow hooks, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-479-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 479. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-479-v2 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, Pittman die design, Marked: "H A DINGEE. 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: 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 die design is found with both Pittman and Dingee marks, both were likely made by Pittman. Marked: "H A DINGEE. 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: Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-479-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 479, illustration is Pittman marked, this is same design Dingee marked. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-479-v3 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, Pittman die 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. cartridge box plate. Attribution to Pittman 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: Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-479-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 479, illustration is Pittman marked, this appears to be same or similar die design, either not marked or mark obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-480-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, Pittman die 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: J.I. Pittman, New York, 1845 to 1855. Attribution to Pittman is based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Marked: “ J.I. PITTMAN”, mark is on leather, leather is usually seperated from the plate, it is not possible to determine if originally marked or not. 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: Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-480-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 480, illustration is Pittman marked, this appears to be same die design, plate either was not marked or mark is obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-480-v3 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with arrow hooks, Pittman die 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Attribution to Pittman is based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-480-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 480, illustration is Pittman marked, this appears to be same die design, this is waist plate with arrow hooks. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-480-v4 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with arrow hooks, Pittman die 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. Buckle is configured with iron hooks, these may have been field repaired or modified. Attribution to Pittman is based on similarity of die design with other marked plates. Research Center: Plate1865-Federal-Oval-US-480-v4 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 480, illustration is Pittman marked, this appears to be same die design, but with unusual iron hooks.   |
| Plate1866-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: William H Smith, Brooklyn, New York. Research Center: Plate1866-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration, 481. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration, 482. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration, 483. |
| Plate1866-Federal-Oval-US-482 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, Marked: "Hunter". 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. "Hunter" is not known, could have been a small producer or could have other meaning. Die design is very similar to plates marked with William H Smith, Brooklyn. Marked: "Hunter" 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: Plate1866-Federal-Oval-US-482 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 482. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1866-Federal-Oval-US-483-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". 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 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: Plate1866-Federal-Oval-US-483-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 483. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1866-Federal-Oval-US-483-v2 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. cartridge box plate. 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: Plate1866-Federal-Oval-US-483-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 483, illustration is a buckle, this is cartridge box, same maker and die. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1866-Federal-Oval-US-483-v3 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, die pattern attributed to W. H. SMITH. 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: William H Smith, Brooklyn, New York, 1850's to early war. Attributed to W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN, based on similarity of die with marked examples, some production may not have been marked or the mark is obscured. 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: Plate1866-Federal-Oval-US-483-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 483, illustration is a marked buckle, this is unmarked boxplate, same maker and die. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, Marked: "BOYD & SONS. / BOSTON.", arched mark, and "BATTY". 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: Boyd & Sons, Boston. Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 484. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 485. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 486. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 495. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 496. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 497. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 498. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 499. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 500. |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-484 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, Marked: "BOYD & SONS. / BOSTON.", arched mark, and "BATTY". 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 usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: Boyd & Sons, Boston, 1840's to 1860's. Marked: "BOYD & SONS. / BOSTON.", arched mark, and "BATTY" Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks, cast brass, studs are round, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-484 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 484. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-485-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, Marked: "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON", arched mark. 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, stud hooks. Manufacture: Boyd & Sons, Boston, 1840's to 1860's. Marked: "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON", arched mark Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks, cast brass, studs are round, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-485-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 485. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-485-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, Marked: "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON", arched mark. 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, stud hooks. Manufacture: Boyd & Sons, Boston, 1840's to 1860's. Marked: "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON", arched mark Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks, cast brass, studs are round, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-485-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 485, illustration is waist plate marked on the leather, this is same maker and pattern, plate is marked on the lead, or the mark is obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.  |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-485-v3 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, Marked: "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON", arched mark. 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 stud hooks Attribution to Boyd is based on similarity of die design with marked plates. Marked Jeffers, meaning not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks, cast brass, studs are round, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-485-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 485, illustration is buckle marked on the leather, this is same maker and pattern, plate is marked on the lead with Jeffers, meaning not determined.    |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-485-v4 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, Marked: "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON", arched mark. 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: Boyd & Sons, Boston, 1840's to 1860's. Marked: "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON", arched mark 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: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-485-v4 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 485, illustration shows waist plate marked on the leather, this is cartridge box with same die design, marked on the lead. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-485-v5 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. Attribution to Boyd is based on similarity of die design with 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: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-485-v5 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 485, (illustration shows waist plates, this is cartridge box with same die design was not marked or the mark is obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-486 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, manufactured Boyd & Sons 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, stud hooks. Attribution to Boyd is based on similarity of die design with marked plates. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks, cast brass, studs are round, tongue is thick and flat. Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-486 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 486. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-495-v2 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. Attribution to Boyd is based on similarity of die design with 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: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-495-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 495, 498, or 500, illustration is for marked plate, this is same maker and design, plate either was not marked or mark is obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-496-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, Marked: "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON", arched mark. 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, stud hooks. Manufacture: Boyd & Sons, Boston, 1840's to 1860's. Marked: "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON", arched mark Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks, cast brass, studs are round, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-496-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 496. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-496-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud 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, stud hooks. Attribution to Boyd is based on similarity of die design with marked plates. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two stud hooks, cast brass, studs are round, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-496-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 496, illustration shows waist belt plate, marked, this same die design was not marked or the mark is obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-497-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with 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. Attribution to Boyd is based on similarity of die design with marked plates. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks. Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-497-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 497 or 499, illustration shows two waist belt plates, arrow hooks, both marked. This same die design was not marked, or the mark is obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-498 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, marked "BOYD & SONS/ BOSTON" block style and "T J SHEPARD". 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. Attribution to Boyd is based on similarity of die design with 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: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-498 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 498. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-499 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with arrow hooks, Marked: “W. H. WILKINSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS” and “T. J. SHEPARD”. 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: Boyd & Sons, Boston, 1840's to 1860's. William H Wilkinson, Springfield Mass, was leather goods supplier, working at the Springfield Arsenal. For for a period around 1863, the plates attached to the leather products supplied were marked with Wilkinson name as supplier, and TJ Shepard as inspector. Marked: “W. H. WILKINSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS” and “T. J. SHEPARD” Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks. Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-499 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 499. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-500 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, marked "T J SHEPARD, and "W H WILKINSON / SPRINGFIELD MASS". Research Center: Plate1867-Federal-Oval-US-500 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 500. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, 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. Research Center: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 487. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 488. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 491. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 492. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 505. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 506. |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-487-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Attribution to Gaylord is based on similarity of die design with marked plates. 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-487-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 487, illustration shows waist plate marked on leather, this is same die but without the leather, plate may never have been marked or the marks are obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-487-v3 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Attribution to Gaylord is based on similarity of die design with marked plates. 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-487-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 487, illustration is waist plate marked, this is similar die, but not exact, and either was never marked or the marks are obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.    |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-488-v1 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, marked: "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: Emerson Gaylord, Springfield Massachusetts, 1850's to end of the war. Marks: "E GAYLORD". 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-488-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 488. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-488-v2 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, marked: "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: Emerson Gaylord, Springfield Massachusetts, 1850's to end of the war. Marks: "E GAYLORD". 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-488-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 488, illustration is cartridge box marked, this pattern is same die, was either never marked or the marks are obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-488-v3 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. Attribution to Gaylord is based on similarity of die design with 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-488-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 488, illustration is cartridge box marked, this is similar die, but not exact, and either was never marked or the marks are obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-488-v4 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. Attribution to Gaylord is based on similarity of die design with 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-488-v4 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 488, illustration is cartridge box marked, this is similar die, but not exact, and either was never marked or the marks are obscured. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-491-v2 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, marked: "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: Emerson Gaylord, Springfield Massachusetts, 1850's to end of the war. Marks: "E GAYLORD", 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-491-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 491, illustration is for cartridge box plate with an unknown mark, this die design and mark matches Gaylord marked waist plate item 505. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.  |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-491-v3 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. Attribution to Gaylord is based on similarity of die design with 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-491-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 491, 505, or 506, illustrations are all believed to represent variations of the same Gaylord die, this is unmarked cartridge box plate. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-491-v4 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, die pattern attributed to E GAYLORD, brass 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. Cartridge box plate, brass hooks. 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-491-v4 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 491, 505, or 506, (illustrations are all believed to represent variations of the same Gaylord die, this is cartridge box plate with brass hooks. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, Marked: "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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: Emerson Gaylord, Springfield Massachusetts, 1850's to end of the war. Marks: "E GAYLORD". 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 505. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, 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. Buckle can be either left or right handed, stud hooks. 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 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 505, illustration is for marked waist plate, stud hooks, this is similar die, but not marked. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.    |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v3 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, 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. Buckle can be either left or right handed, stud hooks. 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 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 505, illustration is for marked waist plate, stud hooks, this is similar die, but not marked. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-506 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with arrow hooks, 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. Buckle can be either left or right handed, stud hooks. 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 waist belt plate with two arrow hooks. Research Center: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-506 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 506. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1869-Federal-Oval-US-489-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud 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 usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: not determined. Die design, U with very flat bottom is not found on any marked plates. 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. Research Center: Plate1869-Federal-Oval-US-489-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 489. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1869-Federal-Oval-US-489-v2 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 determined. Die design, U with very flat bottom is not found on any 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: Plate1869-Federal-Oval-US-489-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 489, (illustration is waist plate stud hooks, this is same die design for cartridge box plate. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud 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, stud hooks. Manufacture is not determined. 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. Research Center: Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 490, (illustration is a cartridge box plate, this appears to be the same die design. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with 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 is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks. Research Center: Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 490, (illustration is a cartridge box plate, this appears to be the same die design. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v3 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, with brass 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. cartridge box plate. Manufacture is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with brass wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward. Research Center: Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 490, (illustration is a cartridge box plate, this appears to be the same die design. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v4 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, with iron 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. cartridge box plate. Manufacture is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with brass wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward. Research Center: Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v4 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 490, (illustration is a cartridge box plate with brass hooks, this appears to be the same die design with iron hooks). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, Marked: "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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: Emerson Gaylord, Springfield Massachusetts, 1850's to end of the war. Marks: "E GAYLORD". 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 505. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, 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. Buckle can be either left or right handed, stud hooks. 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 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 505, illustration is for marked waist plate, stud hooks, this is similar die, but not marked. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v3 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud hooks, 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. Buckle can be either left or right handed, stud hooks. 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 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: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-505-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 505, illustration is for marked waist plate, stud hooks, this is similar die, but not marked. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-506 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with arrow hooks, 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. Buckle can be either left or right handed, stud hooks. 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 waist belt plate with two arrow hooks. Research Center: Plate1868-Federal-Oval-US-506 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 506. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1869-Federal-Oval-US-489-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud 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 usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". Manufacture: not determined. Die design, U with very flat bottom is not found on any marked plates. 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. Research Center: Plate1869-Federal-Oval-US-489-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 489. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1869-Federal-Oval-US-489-v2 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 determined. Die design, U with very flat bottom is not found on any 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: Plate1869-Federal-Oval-US-489-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 489, (illustration is waist plate stud hooks, this is same die design for cartridge box plate. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with stud 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, stud hooks. Manufacture is not determined. 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. Research Center: Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 490, (illustration is a cartridge box plate, this appears to be the same die design. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with 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 is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks. Research Center: Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 490, (illustration is a cartridge box plate, this appears to be the same die design. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v3 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, with brass 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. cartridge box plate. Manufacture is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with brass wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward. Research Center: Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 490, (illustration is a cartridge box plate, this appears to be the same die design. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v4 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, with iron 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. cartridge box plate. Manufacture is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with brass wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward. Research Center: Plate1870-Federal-Oval-US-490-v4 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 490, (illustration is a cartridge box plate with brass hooks, this appears to be the same die design with iron hooks). Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1871-Federal-Oval-US-000 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. Research Center: Plate1871-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 493. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 494. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1871-Federal-Oval-US-493 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. Buckle is usually left handed, stud hooks under the "S". 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: Plate1871-Federal-Oval-US-493 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 493. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1871-Federal-Oval-US-494 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, 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. cartridge box plate. 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 cartridge box plate with iron wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward. Research Center: Plate1871-Federal-Oval-US-494 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 494. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1872-Federal-Oval-US-000 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 not known, manufacture is crude. Research Center: Plate1872-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 501. Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 502. Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx.   |
| Plate1872-Federal-Oval-US-501-v1 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: Plate1872-Federal-Oval-US-501-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 501, 502, (illustrations appear to be same die, noted for manufacturing variability). Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx.   |
| Plate1872-Federal-Oval-US-501-v2 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, a variation 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: Plate1872-Federal-Oval-US-501-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 501, 502, (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, same die was likely used for this cartridge box plate). Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx. |
| Plate1872-Federal-Oval-US-501-v3 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: Plate1872-Federal-Oval-US-501-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 501, 502, (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, same die was likely used for this cartridge box plate). Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx.   |
| Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, arrow hooks, Marked "H A DINGEE". 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: Henry A Dingee, New York Research Center: Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 503. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx. |
| Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-503-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, arrow hooks, manufacture Dingee. 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. Attribution to Henry A Dingee, New York, is based on similarity with marked plates. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks. Research Center: Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-503-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 503, (illustration marked, this is same die not marked) Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-503-v3 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, Marked: "H A DINGEE". 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: Henry A Dingee, New York Marked "H A DINGEE". 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: Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-503-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 503., (illustration is waist plate marked, this is cartridge box plate with same die and mark). Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx.   |
| Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-503-v4 Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, manufacture Dingee. 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 Attribution to Henry A Dingee, New York, is based on similarity with 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: Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-503-v4 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 503., (illustration is waist plate marked, this is cartridge box plate with same die not marked). Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx.   |
| Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-504-v1 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: Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-504-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 504. Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx.   |
| Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-504-v2 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: Plate1873-Federal-Oval-US-504-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 504, (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, this cartridge box plate features the same die) Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx.   |
| Plate1874-Federal-Oval-US-507-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, arrow hooks, 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. Buckle can be either left or right handed, arrow hooks. 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: Plate1874-Federal-Oval-US-507-v1 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 507. Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1874-Federal-Oval-US-507-v2 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate, stud hooks, 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. Buckle can be either left or right handed, stud hooks. 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: Plate1874-Federal-Oval-US-507-v2 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 507, (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, die is similar for this plate with stud hooks) Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1874-Federal-Oval-US-507-v3 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: Plate1874-Federal-Oval-US-507-v3 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 507, (illustration is waist plate arrow hooks, die is similar for this cartridge box plate) Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1875-Federal-Oval-US-000 Federal oval plate, US, cast pattern, waist belt plate, prong hooks. Manufacture not determined. Casting Research Center: Plate1875-Federal-Oval-US-000 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 508. |
| Plate1875-Federal-Oval-US-508 Federal oval plate, US, cast pattern, waist belt plate, prong hooks. Manufacture not determined. Casting Research Center: Plate1875-Federal-Oval-US-508 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 508. |
| Plate1875-Federal-Oval-US-509 Federal oval plate, US, cast pattern, waist belt plate, prong hooks. Manufacture not determined. Entire plate is cast. Research Center: Plate1875-Federal-Oval-US-509 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 509.   |
| Plate1875-Federal-Oval-US-510 Federal oval plate, US, cast pattern, waist belt plate, prong hooks. Manufacture not determined. Entire plate is cast. Research Center: Plate1875-Federal-Oval-US-510 . Reference: O'Donnell & Campbell, illustration 510.   |
| Plate1876-Federal-Oval-US-v1 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. Distinct die design features beveled serif. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks. Research Center: Plate1876-Federal-Oval-US-v1 . Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx.   |
| Plate1876-Federal-Oval-US-v2 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. Distinct die design features beveled serif. 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: Plate1876-Federal-Oval-US-v2 . Plate measures 57mm x 88mm approx.   |
| Plate1877-Federal-Oval-US Federal oval plate, US, cartridge box plate, with iron 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. cartridge box plate. Manufacture is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as cartridge box plate with brass wire hooks bent to form a loop, both ends bent upward. Research Center: Plate1877-Federal-Oval-US . Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1878-Federal-Oval-US-v1 Federal oval plate, US, waist belt plate with 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 is not determined. Plate is die stamped, solder filled, configured as waist belt plate with two arrow hooks, tongue is thick and tapered. Research Center: Plate1878-Federal-Oval-US-v1 . Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
| Plate1878-Federal-Oval-US-v2 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 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: Plate1878-Federal-Oval-US-v2 . Plate measures 55mm x 87mm approx.   |
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| Plate1884-Federal-Oval-US Oval plates, stud or arrow hooks for waist plates. Hooks are embedded in waist plates, two general types, stud hooks or arrow hooks Stud hooks are typically cast and formed on an "A" frame, a post extends upward, a small washer is peened onto the post, more lead is cast on top of the peen, and a brass cap is attached on top, the studs may be round or oblong. Arrow hooks are typically cut from thick sheet, bent, both the hooks and tongue are milled, the frame is usually formed in inverted "U" shape, and riveted together. Research Center: Plate1884-Federal-Oval-US .   |
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