CONFEDERATE “C.S.A.” ENLISTED MAN’S WAIST BELT PLATE.

CONFEDERATE “C.S.A.” ENLISTED MAN’S WAIST BELT PLATE. An excavated example of an authentic Confederate waist belt plate being of rectangular form measuring 2-3/4” x 1-7/8” crudely cast of brass having a 1/8” wide flat faced border, a sand cast background with the raised letters “C.S.A.”. The period after the “A” has “bled” into the bottom serif during the casting process. Cast integrally with the plate are three hooks on the reverse, two of which are slightly bent forward touching the back of the plate. A letter of authentication accompanies this lot from Steven Mullinax, noted buckle authority. CONDITION: Very good. In excavated condition. Wear or slight damage to the lower left hand corner, which occurred either during the casting process or it was light damage incurred during its period of use. Entire surface is dark, recessed places show dirt from being excavated. Belt plate has been out of the ground for many, many years and the edges, the face of the “S,” and the high points on the hooks on the reverse have lost some patina due to handling. 4-57416 CW102 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3129	$4,025.00	CONFEDERATE “C.S.A.” ENLISTED MAN’S WAIST BELT PLATE. An excavated example of an authentic Confederate waist belt plate being of rectangular form measuring 2-3/4” x 1-7/8” crudely cast of brass having a 1/8” wide flat faced border, a sand cast background with the raised letters “C.S.A.”. The period after the “A” has “bled” into the bottom serif during the casting process. Cast integrally with the plate are three hooks on the reverse, two of which are slightly bent forward touching the back of the plate. A letter of authentication accompanies this lot from Steven Mullinax, noted buckle authority. CONDITION: Very good. In excavated condition. Wear or slight damage to the lower left hand corner, which occurred either during the casting process or it was light damage incurred during its period of use. Entire surface is dark, recessed places show dirt from being excavated. Belt plate has been out of the ground for many, many years and the edges, the face of the “S,” and the high points on the hooks on the reverse have lost some patina due to handling. 4-57416 CW102 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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