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

Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-062-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION Confederate, two part plate, FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION Confederate two part plate, CSA, Mullinax illustration 062. The original of this plate is attributed to John Turner. Given that O'Donnell could not find other examples, one wonders why he placed this in the book. It is doubtful that the example in the book is authentic. Research Center: Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-062-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . Details click: http://relicman.com/plates/Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-062-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION.html

P3203 ### F1203 CSA 2-Piece Belt Buckle Send me your best offer. Hello folks and thanks for looking at my auction. Here is a Civil War CSA portion of a tongue & wreath belt plate used by Confederate troopers during the Civil War. This is a rare relic made in 1861. This tongue has the highest rarity rating of all Confederate plates with a rating of 10 in Mullinax book. Cast brass with applied cast tongue disc. These plates were made by a private small shop in North Carolina. This fine example was purchased at the 2004 Nashville Civil War show by myself. I purchased many fine plates that year. I received some history on the belt plate tongue as follows: the belt plate was excavated near Winchester Virginia sometime before 1980 by Mr. James Releford of Leetown, Virginia. I don't know the exact location or date of excavation. I am sad to say that I must sell off many of my prized relics as I have been recently diagnosed with diabetes and must pay hospital bills.The belt plate is brass showing a very nice patina. The very diserable chocolate patina is seen on much of the belt plate. There is minimal pitting and loss of brass. This style belt plate tongue is shown in the two bibles of Civil War era belt plates; Kerksis and Mullinax. Mullinax illustration 062, page 42 in the Expanded Edition. The belt loop height is about 50mm, allowing for a bend, which is correct.The belt plate tongue is 100% guaranteed to be authentic from the Civil War era. The winner has a 10 day inspection period for return minus shipping and insurance costs. I have set a very low reserve to protect my investment. Send me an offer if you like. Please bid with confidence, this belt plate is right as rain!I will accept certified funds for payment. Money order or cashier check. I will also accept a personal check but must have a short waiting period for the check to clear the account. I am sorry but I do not accept Paypal. Shipping and handling cost is $8 to the USA. Insurance is required and will be calculated at the close of the auction. International bidders are encouraged to bid. I will answer any quesions you may have, just email me. Thanks for your attention and good luck. Source: ebay auction 10/13/06 by myoldrelics ( private ) : Original Dug Civil War CSA Tongue RARE North Carolina 100% Authentic Winchester Virginia With History Low Res Item number: 130036246624Editor note: This seller sells on ebay auction under Private Auction . It is highly doubtful this piece can be shown to be authentic. Research Center: Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-062-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3203 F1203 Picture only submitted.

P3038 ### F1038 CSA 2-Piece Belt Buckle, manufactured by Hanover BrassThis reproduction CSA two piece plate is very attractive and sharp detail. The original of this plate was the type worn by General Hoke of North Carolina. A rarity of 9..Source ebay auction by jaglady00 4/13/06 CSA 2-Piece Belt Buckle Plate type worn by General Hoke of North Carolina Item number: 6620698048 Editor note: jaglady00 is Hanover Brass, items sold as reproductions.  Research Center: Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-062-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . P3038 F1038 Picture only submitted.

P2665 ### Hanover Brass repro: CS two part, CSA Two Piece Belt Plate. This is an example of Hanover Brass commercial grade reproduction, the plate has been produced in quantity, sold to the living history market, and is generally readily available. The product has also been used as feedstock for fakes, with chemical aging and other alterations. Gary Williams has provided the following pictures and explanation: Photo # CS2P29 Plate (?) CSA Two Piece Belt Plate. Type worn by Gen. Hoke of North Carolina. 51 x 82. GW stamped in back of tongue. The CSA disc is cast and applied to the bar. Original from the John Turner collection. This is a rare plate and as with all rare plates check it out with several collectors before you spend the big dollars. Research Center: Plate7199-Confederate-TwoPart-062-FAKE-FANTASY-REPRODUCTION . Photo # CS2P29 civilwarfakes com

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

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

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